“Clearly you are an epistle of Christ, ministered by us, written not with ink but by the Spirit of the living God, not on tablets of stone but on tablets of flesh, that is, of the heart.” – 2 Corinthians 3:3

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“A Letter Written by God”

By Jennifer Kane

You, beloved, are a letter written by God,

Crafted with purpose, formed from above.

Though ink stains may mark the fragile page,

His words endure, untouched by age.

Not penned with ink that time could fade,

But inscribed by the Spirit, in holy cascade.

Not on cold stone where truth can divide,

But on living flesh, where His love abides.

You are an eternal epistle of grace,

A glimpse of Jesus in each embrace.

With hope in each line and faith in each part,

A story of mercy, etched deep in your heart.

You are a letter: a message to share,

A testimony of love, beyond mere prayer.

Written within, not on paper or stone,

Known and read by all, wherever you roam.

His hand, unseen, has woven each line,

A testament of love, transcendent, divine.

Your life speaks His promise—unseen yet clear,

A letter of Christ for all to draw near.

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Imagine a letter, not written with a pen but by the Spirit of the living God, on a surface more precious than paper: our hearts. Paul, in this verse, uses a powerful metaphor to illustrate the profound connection between believers and Christ. The Christians in Corinth were like living letters, written by Christ Himself, communicating His love, grace, and transformation to the world.Paul’s role as a “pen” shows us that God works through His people. While Paul contributed to their faith journey, he was only the instrument, and it was Jesus who did the writing. When God uses us in the lives of others, we are also His “pen,” creating lasting impact through words of truth, encouragement, and love. This isn’t written in ink but in the indelible mark of the Holy Spirit, inscribed deeply in hearts.

This passage also recalls the Old Testament’s vision of the New Covenant. Jeremiah and Ezekiel spoke of a time when God’s law would be inscribed on hearts of flesh rather than stone (Jeremiah 31:33; Ezekiel 36:26). Through the Spirit, we’ve been given hearts that can respond to God, that are moldable and open to transformation.

Consider this: what is God writing on your heart today? And what letter are you “writing” in the lives of others? Reflect on how you can allow God to use you to bring His love and truth into someone else’s life.

Ask God to reveal any areas where you may have hardened your heart, and invite Him to soften it with His Spirit.

Let others see the love of Christ in you — through your kindness, words, and actions. You are His living letter, a witness to His transformative power.

Ask God to use you, as He did Paul, to touch others. Trust that He can reach hearts and lives through you, not by your power but by His Spirit.

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Heavenly Father, thank You for writing Your love and truth on my heart. Make me a willing instrument in Your hand, reflecting Your grace and love to others. Soften my heart where it has grown hardened, and inscribe Your Word deep within me. May my life be a letter of Christ that others can read and see Your power and love. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

October 27 2024