We Know
Jeremiah 33-34; Psalms 74; 1 John 5
“We know that anyone born of God does not continue to sin; the one who was born of God keeps him safe, and the evil one cannot harm him. We know that we are children of God, and that the whole world is under the control of the evil one. We know also that the Son of God has come and has given us understanding, so that we may know him who is true. And we are in him who is true - even in his Son Jesus Christ. He is the true God and eternal life.”
1 John 5:18-20
John ends his letter with a brief summary. It is possible to know who belongs to God and who belongs to the evil one. It is possible to know how to discern the schemes and lies of the evil one. It is possible to know Jesus Christ and be filled with his Spirit of truth, which is eternal life.
Do we know these realities?
The spiritual warfare we live in every day is crippling the effectiveness and fruitfulness of many Christ-followers. Naivety and ignorance are not excuses. Temptation, lust, distractions, and idolatry will take us out if we do not arm ourselves with the truth in the power of the Spirit.
“Lord Jesus, thank you for your truth, way, and life, for your glory.”