LIVING IN THE LIGHT (2)

Walking in the light enables us to enjoy a matchless, dynamic companionship. Every soul needs elevating companions. Godly fellowship enriches and inspires, fortifies and strengthens. Walking in the light provides divine and human companionship - heavenly fellowship with God and earthly fellowship with His children (1:6, 7). For emphasis and clarity the negative and positive of this fellowship are given. The life of darkness is godless and lonely. John says, .If we say that we have fellowship with Him and yet walk in the darkness, we lie and do not practice the truth. (1:6). But living in the light brings companionship with the God of light and the sons of light. He further writes, .But if we walk in the light as He Himself is in the light, we have fellowship with one another and the blood of Jesus Christ cleanses us from all sin. (1:7).

This dynamic fellowship with God and His people gives courage and strength to the heart. T. B. Larimore was twelve years old when his dad died. His mother secured a job for him so he could help out. He would work from Monday through Friday for a farmer and spend the weekend at home with his mother. One day he told his mother that it was really difficult to cross late on Friday the valley located just outside their farm. It was dark at that time and the valley was lonely and frightening. His mother gently said, .Don’t worry. I will meet you in the middle of the valley next Friday evening.. When he crossed the valley the next Friday his mother was waiting for him. Her presence made all the difference! Companionship drives away our fears, bolsters our courage, and multiplies our strength.

As one living in the light, awaken your heart to the dynamic companionship which is yours. Activate that fellowship in your life. Live in the conscious awareness that you are walking with Him! Partake of the beautiful fellowship which can exist between you and other travelers of the road of light. Live in the light because of the dynamic companionship of it!

Word Affirmation: “ I will not be afraid of ten thousands of people, that have set themselves against me roundabout." - Psalm 3:6 (Don't just say it, mean it!)

“ Companionship drives away our fears, bolsters our courage, and multiplies our strength. "

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