LIVING IN THE LIGHT OF LIFE

 

Scripture:

1John 2:28 And now, dear children, continue to live in fellowship with Christ so that when he returns, you will be full of courage and not shrink back from him in shame.

 

Observation:

Living in love, living in truth, this is John’s message to the children of God. Live in continual mindfulness of Christ’s presence in your life. Live out your life before him, as though he were standing right with you in the flesh at every moment. That way you are sure to walk in the light of truth. Holy Spirit is with us at all times to counsel us and to guide us into ALL truth, our part is to listen and obey. That way, when Jesus returns we will come to him boldly, knowing that our lives have been lived in the light and that no darkness is to be found in us to cause us to be ashamed.

 

Application:

I want to live my life this way. Living in the light, living in the truth brings freedom and liberty. Living in the shadows because of guilt and shame is a hideous form of imprisonment. Living in love with every person I come into contact with will cause light and love (which is God’s presence) to bathe my life. When Christ returns or when I go home to be with him, I want to be free to look full into his wonderful face!

 

Prayer:

Lord, only you can lead me and guide me into ALL truth by your wonderful Holy Spirit. I ask that you would cause me to be mindful and constantly aware of your guidance in my life. Please help me to embrace your truth at all times, whether it’s palatable to me or not. I  so desire to live free and totally abandoned to care in your presence, so that when I see you face to face it will be merely a continuation  from where I left on earth. Amen.

 

Tracey Bence J