Fellowship with God

In the first chapter of his first letter John reminds his readers that if they claim to have fellowship with God, yet walk in darkness they are lying and not living by the truth. These are tough words that should challenge all Christians.

If we are being honest, we all know that there are times or have been times in our live when we have not lived the truth. We may be able to deceive others but not God. It is not possible to walk in darkness and have fellowship with God. This might not be comfortable for us to hear, but it is true.

However, there is hope. John shows us the answer at the end of his first chapter. We must confess our sins to God and receive his forgiveness and purifying touch. And then, walk in the light and have fellowship with our fellow believers and know the reality of the blood of Jesus purifying us from all sin. This is indeed good news!