Walking in His Light

This is the message we have heard from him and declare to you: God is light; in him there is no darkness at all.  If we claim to have fellowship with him and yet walk in the darkness, we lie and do not live out the truth. 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." ~1John 1:5-7

 So many thoughts and connections to God’s Word and my life run through my head as I read this passage; this powerful word of truth.  I think about how Adam and Eve hud themselves as a result of the shame of their sin, their disobedience to God ( Genesis 3:7-9). I think about how He called them out into the “ light”, dealt with their sin and clothed them ( Genesis 3:16-21).  He clothed them with skin of animals and sent His Son to cover us with His blood ( Ephesians 1:7; Hebrews 9:11-15).

I think about how during a season of depression I hid myself in dark rooms and isolated myself from others because of shame and despair.  Again, I also think about how God in His abundant grace and mercy brought me out of that dark time and into the saving and healing light of His love.  Truly my God is good.

Lastly, I think about this morning and how God revealed some attitudes and dispositions toward a family member that were not kind and aligned to His word.  He shed a light on my thoughts and my heart.  It grieves me, but I am grateful for the Light because dealing with the sin removes obstacles that would hinder my relationship with Him.  

The light is not to shame us, but rather to show us the way to walk in reconciliation and righteousness with God our Father and His Son Jesus Christ.  The light shows us how to be disciples of Christ.  It makes our steps clear and gives us an eternal perspective. The light directs my footsteps and prevents sin from ruling over me ( Psalm 119:33) and I am grateful.

Father I thank You for your correction and your love. I thank You for your forgiveness and your mercy.  Create in me a clean heart and renew a right spirit in me( Psalm 55:10)  so that I can walk in Your light.  So that I can abide in You and your word.  So that I might not sin against You. In Jesus name. Amen