Grace, Love, and Fellowship: Jesus and the Trinity

Weekly Devotional 10.21.2024

“May the grace of the Lord Jesus Christ, and the love of God, and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit be with you all.” 2 Corinthians 13:14

Correctly understanding the Trinity is critical to understanding who God is and the person and work of Jesus. Before diving in, we must understand that theology for knowledge's sole purpose is useless. The doctrine of the Trinity should lead us to a greater awe of God, more robust worship of Him, and a celebration of His triunity. Listen to or read this week’s devotional slowly and savor these great truths and mysteries about the triune God—one God in three distinct persons.

Members of the Trinity share in love and fellowship with one another, demonstrating the importance of unity in plurality. As the church, we are individuals but called to be one in Christ. The Bible helps us understand that we are to be in community with one another and that we are to seek love and peace with each other. Jesus’ bride, the church, is a beautiful depiction of the Trinity, where there is one mission, and we can co-exist together. There is unity in the focus to go and make disciples and a need for community so that we can serve and love one another. Our encouragement this week is to live with one another in harmony, reflecting the Trinity, and to glorify the Triune God in an even greater way. When we think about the marvelous mystery of the Trinity, we can praise and pray to the Father, Son, and Spirit for their work in creation and redemption and their continued work in our lives and the world. As the hymn Holy, Holy, Holy says, “God in three persons, blessed Trinity.”