A thought from John 15:18-27 is that people will tell us we will never be triumphant but let us not listen to them. The presence of the Counselor will stabilize our life against the world’s hatred. Let us have the courage to step out of our comfort zone and bring glory to God. Then, share about the victories He brings.
As for you, see that what you have heard from the beginning remains in you. If it does, you also will remain in the Son and in the Father. And this is what he promised us – eternal life. – 1 John 2:24-25
Pointed out in “Toward the Reward” is that because of Jesus, we have it all because grace flows from Jesus and our faith grows. Our true teacher is the Father, the Son, and Holy Spirit. The natural consequence of consistently applying the basics of God’s Word, following the example of Jesus, and internalized the Truth as the Holy Spirit counsels along the way is faith and this faith keeps growing each step of the way toward the reward of eternity.
Take inspiration from the song If I Got Jesus by Ben Fuller and keep stepping ahead to the perfect place that is beyond what we can imagine!
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My grandfather used to say, “This world and one more”. The current world is not perfect, but the other one is because it is the perfect place in heaven beyond what we could imagine.
Questions for Reflection:
What are the characteristics of one who knows God and has eternal life? In the face of false teaching who is the Christian’s true teacher? What will abiding in the Son mean in the specific attitudes and actions of your life today?
Reading 1 John 2:18-29 and answering the questions for reflection above, the characteristics of one who knows God and has eternal life are joy and peace. There is good discernment as the Truth is known and confidently followed.
The Christian’s true teacher is the Father, the Son, and Holy Spirit. The natural consequence of consistently applying the basics of God’s Word, following the example of Jesus, and internalized the Truth as the Holy Spirit counsels along the way is faith and this faith keeps growing each step of the way toward the reward.
Abiding in the Son means that any difficulties are handled with poise because God is our strength. There is hope, enthusiasm, optimism, and courage as we carry out the purpose God has given us and step ahead toward the reward of eternal life.
Father God, we have chosen Jesus and grace flows from Jesus to reward us with the Holy Spirit worth more than can even be imagined. Grace is the currency of Your Kingdom that has been given because of Jesus. We are grateful for Jesus and since we have Jesus, we have it all. Amen.
Anyone who loves their brother and sister lives in the light, and there is nothing in them to make them stumble. – 1 John 2:10
Brought out in “Step Ahead in the Light” is that when we love God first, loving our neighbor becomes much easier. When we love our neighbors, the world is much less complicated and a much better place. We don’t need a lot of other rules in life when we love God and love His people. The greatest part is that loving and doing the will of God allows our amazing story to continue from generation to generation, and the story never ends!
This day with God, live in the light and give praise with the song Love of God by Brandon Lake & Phil Wickham. Like the lyrics to the song points out … how great is the love of God for He paid our debt on the rugged cross. We were bound but now found and set free. For all our days, let us sing our Saviors praise!
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Our mood is always lifted by the positive affirmation God gives us through His Son. Billy Graham once quoted: “I have good news! God knows you and takes active concern in your life. God thinks you are so bright and special that Christ was sent to die for you.” This day with God, let us continue to step ahead in the Light.
The commandment that neither old nor new and found in 1 John 2:7-17 is to love God and fellow believers with all our heart. Those who are in the light, will not stumble, but they will see what is ahead, and they will know where they are going as they step ahead.
The love for the world differs from the love of the Father because the desires of the world will eventually pass away but doing the will of the Father will live forever. A person can tell if they love the Father because they will keep His commands.
By loving God first, loving our neighbors becomes much easier. When we love our neighbors, the world is much less complicated and a much better place. We don’t need a lot of other rules in life when we love God and love His people. The greatest part is that loving and doing the will of God allows our amazing story to continue from generation to generation, and the story never ends!
This day with You God, we are thankful that You first loved us. Your perfect love exemplified in the life of Jesus and demonstrated on the cross with compassion inspires us. We are impelled to surrender our worldly anxieties and anger, so we receive the joy and peace available by accepting Jesus. This in turn makes us want to tell others about this Good News. To be the light in the world so others can follow and not stumble but step ahead to a brighter future following Jesus. Amen.
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