The Light of Life

Let's look at some passages from 1 John over the next few days. I love 1 John because of how simple it is. It was written by John, the beloved disciple, the one who followed Jesus to the very end. Right up front, he wants everyone to know that he knows what he's talking about. He says "we have seen Jesus with out eyes" and "we've looked on Him and touched Him with our hands." John wasn't inventing some random new religion or passing along some nice thoughts. He had actually touched the light of the world, and he was never the same.

John walked with the light of the world for three years. Now John tells believers to walk in the light of Jesus. Walking in the light leads to fellowship with other believers. I've noticed a pattern over and over: when people fall into sin and start going their own way instead of the Jesus way, they quickly lose their habit of going to church, spending time with other believers, and opening up for accountability.

On the other hand, there are even some Christians who say they have no sin at all. Verse 8 says that those people have lied to themselves, and the truth is not in them. Yes, we are being made more and more like Jesus, and through the Holy Spirit's power, we can sin less and flee from sin, but we all have moments when we still disobey God, even after receiving salvation. The beautiful promise is that, although we sin as believers, we have a faithful and just God who always forgives us and cleanses us when we confess our sin.

Thank God that He is faithful and just to always cleanse us, forgive us, and get us back on track. Who do you know that needs to know this message today?