1 John 2-10.11.22

Scripture

I John 2:8-11

Yet I am writing you a new command; its truth is seen in him and in you, because the darkness is passing and the true light is already shining. Anyone who claims to be in the light but hates a brother or sister is still in the darkness. Anyone who loves their brother and sister lives in the light, and there is nothing in them to make them stumble. But anyone who hates a brother or sister is in the darkness and walks around in the darkness. They do not know where they are going, because the darkness has blinded them.

Observation

Darkness versus light. In the light we can see clearly, we can use our vision. In the darkness we stumble. In the light, others can see us and watch us. In the darkness, we hide. Let’s turn up the light!

Understanding

I John 2:6-Whoever claims to live in him must live as Jesus did.

God’s love was revealed to us – he sent his son to die. The darkness is passing and the true light is shining. If his light is shining in us, we should be continually growing and changing to be more like him.

God’s love through Jesus’ atoning sacrifice brings us into a qualitatively different kind of existence, whereby we are able to see and walk in keeping with God’s will for our lives. We don’t merely turn on the light once in a while. We walk in the light continually, as a new way of life. (Theology of Work Bible Commentary)

If we are walking in his light, it should be evident to those around us in our words and our actions. It should be evident in our love for others.

Life Application

Jesus – I want to be in your light and I want to radiate your light! Please forgive me for all the times I have failed. Search my heart and continue to reveal to me areas that I need to work on in order to show others your love.

Today’s reading reminds me of one of my all-time favorite songs – In the Light by DC Talk - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2WlRt8z5bHA

-Debbie Dunn