Verse of the Day 7/23

Verse of the Day 7/23

1 John 1:6-7

New International Version

6 If we claim to have fellowship with him and yet walk in the darkness, we lie and do not live out the truth. 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, purifies us from all sin.

We've been considering the narrow way versus the highway and the different paths that we can take in life. The Bible often uses the contrast of light vs. darkness to differentiate between good and evil.

You've probably noticed that human beings are not blessed with the best eyesight when it comes to seeing in the dark.  I'm sure you've gotten out of bed and stubbed you toe in the dark in your own home let alone walking through unfamiliar woods at night.  Our phones may help shed a little light but what is needed is a strong clear light to give us a better perspective of our surroundings and what obstacles may be in the path ahead.

The psalmist in Psalm 119 was aware of this when he wrote:

Psalm 119:105

New King James Version

Your word is a lamp to my feet
And a light to my path.

If we want to navigate through life with a better vision, seeing the obstacles, helping to prevent us from stumbling we need to have God's Word in our lives, daily lighting our way with a "strong, sure light."

Lord of Eternity
Blessed is the man
Who walks in Your favor
Who loves all Your words
And hides them like treasure
In the darkest place
Of his desperate heart,
They are a light
A strong, sure light.        (Lord of Eternity - Fernando Ortega)

Blessings, 

Mike 

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1 John 1:5-10
New King James Version

Fellowship with Him and One Another
5 This is the message which we have heard from Him and declare to you, that God is light and in Him is no darkness at all. 6 If we say that we have fellowship with Him, and walk in darkness, we lie and do not practice the truth. 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 Christ His Son cleanses us from all sin.
8 If we say that 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. 10 If we say that we have not sinned, we make Him a liar, and His word is not in us.