A Truly Merry Christmas
Today’s reading: 2 Peter 2:1-1 John 3:10
My selection: I John 1:7-9
7 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 cleanses us from all sin. 8 If we say we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not in us. 9 If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.
My reflections: As we celebrate the birth of the Light of the World, Jesus, (John 8:12) notice some of the benefits of “walking in the light.”
1. Nearness to God. God is in the light (vs. 5) so walking in the light results, first of all, in living close to Him.
2. Cleansing from all sin. As light reveals sin, so it facilitates confession of sin which results in forgiveness and cleansing from sin.
3. Fellowship with others. There is no fellowship to compare with the fellowship of those who are walking in the light. Nothing is hidden in the light, including our sin. Yet this makes for relationships which are open and honest, without hypocrisy or facades.
My challenge: As you celebrate the birth of Jesus today, remember He came to save His people from their sin (Matthew 1:21). If you believe in Him, you will want to live a life that reflects what He has done for you in taking your punishment on the cross and freeing you from the guilt of sin. Make a conscious effort to walk in the light, because, naturally, we love darkness rather than light (John 3: 19-21). Walk in the light today, though your flesh resists it. Hear God’s word. Trust Him. Obey Him. Confess sin. Be cleansed by Him. Enjoy Him and all those who walk with you in the light. May your Christmas be truly merry as you walk in the light and grow nearer to Christ.
Tomorrow’s reading: 1 John 3:11-III John 15