Reading
SAA Notes
John begins his letter in a manner similar to the beginning of his Gospel. It is easy to pretend to others and yourself that you don’t sin, that you are a good person. Why is it important to confess our sins to God and not pretend to Him or to ourselves?
SJA Notes
* Dear Lord, please continue to plant Your word in us and grow it, that we might be good soil and bear much fruit.
“… That God is light, and in him is no darkness at all.”
Here is a deep fundamental truth that must resonate through our thoughts, our views, our words and deeds.
GOD IS LIGHT!
We are to be people living in God’s light. God’s light within us (His Spirit at work), shining to those around us.
Do we keep the light under a bushel? No!
It is not our light, we do not generated it. This light comes from God.
But it is shown to those around us, through us. That is why the way we walk in this light is so important.
And John points us to a critical element of living in the light, in having fellowship with God – That we confess our sin, to acknowledge that we are sinners.
We can have fellowship, as we confess, because of what Jesus has done – His blood shed cleanses us from our sin.
John’s words here are both encouragement and exhortation, rebuke and confirmation.
Let us walk in God’s light today and onwards!
* God Above,
You are light. In You is no darkness at all.
Thank You that Jesus’ blood cleanses us from our sin.
Thank You that we can walk in Your light.
Please help us to shine bright with Your light.
Amen.