[God...made a
lasting mark through the sacrifice of Jesus. Hebrews
13:20 MSG
During this season of reflection and renewal, join me,
and let's explore the visible evidence that identifies us as faithful followers
of Jesus. Can others see Jesus in our lives? ~ Donna Oswalt]
I have written to you who
are young because you are strong with God’s word living in your hearts, and you
have won your battle with Satan. 1 John 2:14c NLT
When
you read verses 12-14 in 1 John 2, John is writing to all ages of those who
have put their faith in Christ. Each of us finds ourselves at different marks
along this journey with Christ, but John gives us a place to grow ~ with God’s word living in your hearts.
For a deeper relationship with Christ, we must spend time reading and
contemplating and praying the Scriptures. God reveals himself through the word,
speaks to our hearts, and directs our paths. Satan does not want us to have a
relationship with Christ and attacks our efforts. His hope is that our faith
will remain shallow, if it remains at all.
There
are no shortcuts to study. It does require discipline to make time to be in
God’s word. Perhaps even harder, it requires a desire to grow more like Christ
and live the lessons we learn. Stay in The Word!
- Read 1 John 2:12-14; note all the age groups mentioned.
- Where are you on your journey with Christ? How will you grow to the next level?
God, we follow a risen Savior and desire to
become more like Christ. As Your children, we have a lot to learn. Open the
Scriptures to my heart and mind. Help me keep Your word living in my heart! -
dho
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by Donna Oswalt/Co-Founder of Mangrove Ministries/Christian blogger and author
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“May you be
blessed by the Lord Who loves you best!”
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