I am the Light of the World

I mentioned this on Sunday but we didn't read it. John continues the theme of light and dark in his first letter.

"This is the message we have heard from him and proclaim to you, that God is light, and in him is no darkness at all. If we say we have fellowship with him while we walk in darkness, we lie and do not practice the truth. 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."

That was 1 John 1:5-7. There are a few things about this passage that are awesome. It is a warning certainly. We do not have the liberty to walk how we want as followers of Jesus. If he is light, then we must also walk in the light. John is talking about the pattern of our life, not perfection.

The other cool thing this passage brings up is community. Walking in the light means "we have fellowship with one another." For those looking to experience the light of life to the fullest, may I suggest you try doing it in community? If you claim to follow Christ, you are called to fellowship. If you aren't in a fellowship now, find one. There are many great churches in our community. If you are fearful about being welcomed, visit us. I promise you, you are welcome.