1 John 1 - 6.12.24

Scripture

If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness. (1 John  1:9, NIV)

Observation

The epistle of 1 John is written by Apostle John, in which he addresses believers of the early church. We are God’s children, and we need to walk in the light as Jesus walked. When we walk in the light, we have fellowship with one another. We do not hold grudges towards anyone. Most importantly, everytime we sin in thought, word or deed, we need to listen to the gentle, convincing voice of the Holy Spirit and confess our sins immediately. When we repent of our sins and confess them, the blood of Jesus Christ washes us, and He purifes us from all unrighteousness (1 John 1:7,9).

Application

Once we accept the Lord and put our trust in Him, we become a new creation. (2 Cor 5:17). It is important for us to walk as He walked. People who go back to their sins after being are likened to a dog who goes back to his vomit (2 Peter 2:22). We are called to be holy, just as He is holy (1 Peter 1:15,16). Anytime we sin and grieve the Holy Spirit of God, we need to confess our sins, and allow the blood of Jesus to wash over us and cleanse us. We need to keep our conscience tender. When the still small voice of the Holy Spirit convicts us, we need to immediately repent. Let us not rationalize our sin, however big or small, and find excuses to continue in the sin that grieves our God. 

Prayer

Dear Father, Thank you for choosing me. Thank you for washing me with the blood of Jesus and forgiving my sins. Thank you for making me your child. Please make me sensitive to the voice of your Holy Spirit. Forgive me for the times I have rationalized my sin and did not submit to your gentle convicting voice. Remind me of any unconfessed sin in my life, so that I can confess and be purified by you. May my life be a living sacrifice, holy and acceptable to you (Romans 12:1). In Jesus’s name I pray. Amen.

- Asha Chacko George