Daniel 7, 1 John 3:1-10, Proverbs 21:17-26
1 John 3:5-6 (ESV)
“You know that he appeared in order to take away sins, and
in him there is no sin. No one who abides in him keeps on sinning; no one who
keeps on sinning has either seen him or known him.”
In 1 John 3:5–6, the apostle John wrote to a community of
believers facing false teachings about the transformative power of Jesus
Christ. Christ came—crucified and resurrected—to take away the sin of mankind.
He could accomplish this work only because He was the divine, sinless Son of
God. John reaffirmed Christ’s divinity to counter teachings that denied His
sinless nature and His sacrifice. He reminded believers that when they are born
again in Christ, they can rely on His transforming power to help them turn away
from sin. To abide in Christ means to maintain an ongoing, faithful
relationship with Him. John teaches that when believers truly know Christ, they
begin to reflect His character. Through the Holy Spirit, believers receive
strength to overcome their sinful nature. John also asserts that those who have
genuine faith in Christ will not continue in habitual sin.
This year, I have put these verses into practice. I follow a
yearly Bible reading plan and write a daily reflection on the passages I read.
Listening to sermons from full-gospel, Holy Spirit–filled preachers fills my
days and nights. Every morning, I praise Father-God for the love and blessings
He has shown me. These practices have kept me focused on the Lord. And when I
do sin, I repent immediately and ask Father-God to forgive me. But the greatest
change in my life has been a deeper relationship with God the Father. The Lord
has never felt more alive to me, and this has exponentially increased my peace
and joy.
If these verses resonate with you—if you feel compelled to
place your faith in Jesus Christ, who can become alive to you and give you
lasting peace and joy—this could be your moment. Open your heart to Him. Speak
to Him in the following prayer and express your trust in Him. Share your desire
to walk with Him and welcome His presence into your life. God is faithful and
ready to meet you wherever you are.
Heavenly Father, I give You my life. Please forgive me for
all my sins and wash me clean through the blood of Jesus. I believe in my heart
that You raised Jesus from the dead, and I confess with my mouth that Jesus is
my Lord and Savior. Right now, I receive Your forgiveness and the gift of
salvation. Thank You, Lord—I am saved, I am forgiven, I am clean, and I am made
new in Jesus’ name. Amen.
If you prayed this prayer, welcome to the family of
Father-God! I encourage you to find and join a Holy Spirit-filled, full-Gospel,
Bible-based church where you can grow in your faith and experience the Lord’s
love, signs, wonders, and miracles in your life.
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