Walk in the Light
Jeremiah 48-49; Psalms 67; 1 John 1
“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.”
1 John 1:7
If we walk in the light as Jesus is in the light, do we have we have fellowship with Jesus or with one another?
Why does John say ‘with one another’?
Spiritually, our vertical freedom with God leads to horizontal freedom in our relationships with others. Living free from all known sin in the light of God’s presence will dramatically improve our marriage and our relationships at work, at home, and in every area of our life. If we harbour hatred toward another person we are in the darkness, unable to move forward and unable to discern right from wrong. Hatred and conflict blind us to the light. The good news is that the blood of Jesus which offers us forgiveness is also available in our relationships. We can choose to forgive and set others free as well as ourselves.
Are we walking in the light of God’s presence, or is there a hidden sin keeping us in the darkness?
“Lord Jesus, you are the light. I invite you to shine your presence into every area of my life, oppose any sin, and cleanse me for your glory.”