In January our church held its annual congregational fast. For 21 days we prayed together, fasted together and meditated on 1 John . Here are my thoughts from those times of devotion in 1 John.

I am writing to you who are God’s children

because your sins have been forgiven through Jesus.

13I am writing to you who are mature in the faith

because you know Christ, who existed from the beginning.

I am writing to you who are young in the faith

because you have won your battle with the evil one.

14I have written to you who are God’s children

because you know the Father.

I have written to you who are mature in the faith

because you know Christ, who existed from the beginning.

I have written to you who are young in the faith

because you are strong.

God’s word lives in your hearts,

and you have won your battle with the evil one. 1 JOHN 2:12-14

MEDITATIONAL THOUGHT:Be strong in your faith; you know the one who is from the beginning.

MY THOUGHTS: Most of God’s children are stronger than they know. Most of us who are people of faith settle for thinking something like “I am just a sinner saved from grace.” We think of ourselves in terms off worms, bugs and grass of the field. Here today gone tomorrow leaving barely a mark on the Earth to let anyone else know we were ever here. Meanwhile God has intended for us to leave a legacy! We have the Word of God dwelling in us and we need to begin to use it….apply it…believe it….act on it. I am convicted more and more that the time is short and we need to move forward into the world with all the love and mercy of Christ radiating from our hearts. That is how we win our battle with the evil one. Be strong in love and mercy and the Word of God!