1 John 3 - 10.10.25

Scripture: 1 John 3:24

24 Now he who keeps His commandments abides in Him, and He in him. And by this we know that He abides in us, by the Spirit whom He has given us.

Observation

John is enjoying his fellowship with the God of Love, Life and Light. In this chapter he is encouraging fellow believers to love our brothers and sisters to the point of laying down our lives, just as Jesus did for us. Love is an action word. God is Life and those who fellowship with Him must possess His quality of life. A spiritual life starts with a spiritual rebirth and faith in Jesus Christ. Faith in Jesus Christ infuses us with God’s Life – Eternal Life. God is Light, so to walk in a relationship with Him, we must walk in light and not darkness. We must regularly confess our sins and allow the blood of Christ to cleanse us. By keeping God’s commands and loving others, the Holy Spirit lives inside of us.

Application

God wants an intimate relationship with us. He longs for us to sit quietly and talk to him and share our innermost feelings and concerns. He gave us the Holy Spirit that lives inside of us, that speaks truth to our heart and mind. We are to live righteously, obeying God’s commands and surrender our lives to Him and He will dwell mightily within us. No one who lives in Him keeps on sinning.

We are witnesses of these things, and so is the Holy Spirit, whom God has given to those who obey him. – Acts 5:32

What a privilege it is to be called Children of God. The God of the Universe loves and adores us and eagerly awaits time with us. To Abide means to live, continue or remain in a close, intimate relationship with God.

I am the vine; you are the branches. If you remain in me and I in you, you will bear much fruit; apart from me you can do nothing. – John 15:5

As the Father has loved me, so have I loved you. Now remain in my love. If you keep my commands, you will remain in my love, just as I have kept my Father’s commands and remain in his love. I have told you this so that my joy may be in you and that your joy may be complete. My command is this: Love each other as I have loved you. – John 15: 9-12

Prayer

Dear Lord Jesus,

What an honor and privilege to be your child. Thank you for loving me so much that you would put the Holy Spirit inside of me to lead, guide and direct my path. Help me to obey your commands and life a life of righteousness. Thank You Lord for abiding in me as I abide in you. Help me to have an abundant love for all people and to shine forth your love to all that I come in contact with. I love and adore You!

- Michelle Craig