Today's Reading: Jeremiah 48; Jeremiah 49; Psalm 67; 1 John 1
Scripture: 1 John 1:7 But if we walk in the light, as he is in the light, we have fellowship with one another, and the blood of Jesus, his Son, purifies us from all sin.
Observation: Walking with Jesus automatically means we are walking with others who are also walking with Jesus. (At least it should mean that.) The benefit of this is increased effectiveness in the process of purification in our lives as a result of the interaction with those others.
Application: Embrace relationship as a part of growing in the image of Christ. I will have the sin purified out of my life faster and more completely the more I do so. Conflicts, though not pleasant, are a part of this process. It is working out these conflicts that helps raise the bad stuff within to a level of visibility that enables it to be seen, identified, and dealt with. Accountability is another key factor in this growth.
Prayer: Lord, thanks for the brothers and sisters that are so instrumental in helping me get the crud out of my heart and mind. Thank You Lord to the simple joys of relationship that not only give us encouragement and comfort, but also help us to grow in purity and maturity. May we embrace it and use it as we should.
This I pray in Jesus' name, Amen
1 comment:
There is a definite connection in this verse between walking in the Light, fellowship with other believers and purification from sin that is often missed by a simple reading of the text. I thought the entire chapter was rich with spiritual truth.
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