LIVING LETTERS: Showing JESUS Through Your LifeSample

You Can’t Give What You Don’t Have – Day 1

In our spiritual life, no one can give what they don’t have. We can talk about Jesus, share about His love, or even quote verses — but if we haven’t experienced Him deeply in our hearts, sooner or later, it shows.

“You yourselves are our letter, written on our hearts, known and read by everyone. You show that you are a letter from Christ, the result of our ministry, written not with ink but with the Spirit of the living God.”
(2 Corinthians 3:2–3, NIV)

This means your life is the letter others read. If Christ isn’t writing on your heart, that letter will be empty. Jesus said, “Apart from me you can do nothing” (John 15:5, NIV). You might have talent, kind words, or good intentions — but without the life of Christ within you, there’s no real fruit.

Sometimes we try to give peace, advice, or hope, but feel we come up short. That’s a reminder that we first need to receive from God. You can’t give what you don’t have: if you want to share love, first experience the Father’s love; if you want to give hope, let Christ become your hope.

Faith isn’t theory — it’s life. If you want to be a letter of Christ, the first step is to let Him write His work in your heart. Only then can you share something authentic with others.

Talk with God and open your heart:

Lord, I want my life to reflect what You’ve done in me. I don’t want to live on empty words or theory, but from Your transforming presence. Write Your truth on my heart and make me a living letter that shows Your love to the world. Amen.

Think about this:
• What part of your life do you need to surrender to God so He can write His work in you?
• Does your testimony reflect what you say you believe?

Coming up on Day 2: An Encounter That Changes Everything
Tomorrow we’ll see that no one remains the same after being with Jesus.