Meditate.
This is the message we heard from Jesus and now
declare to you: God is light, and there is no darkness in him at all. So we are
lying if we say we have fellowship with God but go on living in spiritual
darkness; we are not practicing the truth. But if we are living in the light,
as God is in the light, then we have fellowship with each other, and the blood
of Jesus, his Son, cleanses us from all sin. If we claim we have no sin, we are
only fooling ourselves and not living in the truth. But if we confess our sins
to him, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from
all wickedness. If we claim we have not sinned, we are calling God a liar and
showing that his word has no place in our hearts. 1 John 1:5-10
God is light. Since Jesus is God…He is the light of
the world—just as He said.
Jesus spoke to the
people once more and said, "I am the light of the world. If you follow me,
you won't have to walk in darkness, because you will have the light that leads
to life." John 8:12
So—live in the light, not in darkness. Follow and promote
the truth. Encourage others to find and follow the truth. What or who is the
truth?
Jesus told him,
"I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one can come to the Father
except through me. John 14:6
So now that Christmas is over…what now? Seek the truth…Jesus.
Seek the way…Jesus. Seek life…in the light of the world…Jesus. If you seek Him,
you will find Him, just as David told his son, Solomon.
Solomon, my son,
learn to know the God of your ancestors intimately. Worship and serve him with
your whole heart and a willing mind. For the LORD sees every heart and knows
every plan and thought. If you seek him, you will find him. But if you forsake
him, he will reject you forever. - 1 Chronicles 28:9
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| Wise men--and women--still seek Him. |
Where will you look for Jesus? How about the Bible? The shepherds looked for Jesus in Bethlehem…and the wise men followed the star…looking for the King of the Jews (Matthew 2:1-2).
Seek the LORD while
you can find him. Call on him now while he is near. Isaiah 55:6
So, now that the holiday celebration is over. Keep looking
for Jesus—the Savior over whose birth we just rejoiced. Keep on rejoicing…and
looking. Now what? Seek Jesus…the light
of the world.
Prayer ~ Jesus, You are awesome. As I seek You daily,
inspire me to live to please You. Light up the world with Your truth…the only
way to the Father…to eternal life…is through You. Thank you for forgiving my
sin and cleansing me from all wickedness.
Verses of Salvation ~ For God chose to save us through
our Lord Jesus Christ, not to pour out his anger on us. Christ died for us so
that, whether we are dead or alive when he returns, we can live with him
forever. So encourage each other and build each other up, just as you are
already doing. 1 Thessalonians 5:9-11
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