The Word illuminates the Way like the brilliance of the sun on a cloudless morning showing us the Way day by day so that those that follow step ahead towards a brighter future.

From our previous study, love is God’s most wonderful attribute that brings out the best in us as we are unified around faith and community. The source of love is from God through Jesus who bled, hung, and died on the cross.  The effects of love in our life are obedience, care for others, courage, and confidence. Faith and love are interconnected

As we read today 1 John 5:1-12, we note that the source of faith is belief in Jesus. Everyone who believes that Jesus is the Christ is a child of God, and those who love the Father, also loves His child. From 1 John 2:15-17, the world is described as the lust of the flesh, the eyes, and pride. We gain victory over the world by believing that Jesus is the Son of God.

I remember a while back when a bird got into the sanctuary at our church. Many were trying to get it out and someone finally thought of turning out the lights and opening a side door. The birds saw the light and escaped to freedom. This day with God, the future is bright for those who see the Light. Big opportunities are right before us so let us enter each day with a growing faith, the power of prayer, and believing all things are possible.

This day, we build faith in preparation for a good day. A day in which we follow the Light to freedom. We trust and obey because we follow Jesus who illuminates light, frees up our soul as the Spirit directs us to fly to the Light, and live the way we should. We love God and love his children with the purpose of making an impact as the Light shines to direct us towards the Way. Amen.