18 APR Tuesday: A Closer Walk Devotional
“My dear children, I am writing this to you so that you will not sin. But if anyone does sin, we have an advocate who pleads our case before the Father. He is Jesus Christ, the one who is truly righteous.” 1 John 2:1
As believers, we are called to live a life that is different from the world. The plumb lines that are set by Jesus are to live holy and righteous lives. The world doesn’t recognize these standards and often makes fun of them on one end and will hate you on the other. God’s ways are light and that helps us to see where we are going so we do not stumble.
The world is blinded by darkness. When we bring light, it reveals the truth and sins. Have you ever had someone turn the lights on when you were dead asleep? You probably hissed and moaned then pulled the sheets over your head, right? As Christians, this shouldn’t be so. We are learning to walk in that light and need one another to help us stay the course.
You never know where there might be deadly traps or subtle detours. John knows that we are still tempted to do things and can get out of alignment with God’s standards for us. When we sin, we are not left in the dark and alone. We have someone that is praying for us and advocating for us with the Father. He can restore us when we repent. (1Jn. 1:9) The Holy Spirit is also there to guide us in making the right choices. When we obey his word and follow his lead then our path will remain illuminated for us. When we don’t, we walk in darkness and subject to falls.
We also need one another to love us and tell us if we are walking in darkness. The church is there to build each other up and to fortify our hands for battle. The world, our flesh, and the devil are always fighting to harm us so we must be mentally and spiritually awake to fight.
Are you walking in the light and leaning on your Advocate?
Reading Plan: Psalm 5, 6; Dan. 2:1-16; 1 John 2:1-11; John 17:12-19
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