Episode 59: 1 John 3

Today's meditation is based on 1 John 3 from the Passion Translation

I look with wonder at the depth of the Father’s marvelous love that he has lavished on me! He has called me and made me his own beloved child. The reason the world doesn’t recognize who I am is that they didn’t recognize him. I am God’s child right now; however, it is not yet apparent what I will become. But I do know that when it is finally made visible, I will be just like him, for I will see him as he truly is. And because I focus my hope on him, I am always be purifying myself, just as Jesus is pure.

I do not live in moral anarchy, indulging in sin by breaking God's law. I know without a doubt that Jesus was revealed to eradicate sins, and there is no sin in him. Because I continue to live in union with him, I will not sin. I have seen him with discernment and know him by intimate experience.

I am delightfully loved by God, and I don't let anyone divert me from this truth. I will keep doing right and prove that I am righteous before God, even as the Messiah is righteous. The Son of God was revealed to undo and destroy the works of the devil, who has been sinning since the beginning.

I refuse to keep sinning because God’s seed remains within me, and I am unable to continue sinning because I have been fathered by God himself. I can clearly be distinguished as one of God’s children and not a child of the Evil One, because I demonstrate righteousness and show love to fellow believers. I live with God as my source.

I walk in self-sacrificing love toward others. Yet, I am not shocked, if I experience the world’s hatred. I have been translated from spiritual death into spiritual life because I love the family of believers. My love-filled life is spiritually alive.

I have discovered love’s reality: Jesus sacrificed his life for me. Because of this great love, I should be willing to lay down my life for others. If I see a fellow believer in need and have the means to help him, I show pity and open my heart toward him.

My love isn't an abstract theory I only talk about, but a way of life demonstrated through my loving deeds. The truth lives within me and I demonstrate love in action, which will reassure my heart in his presence.

If my heart ever makes me feel guilty and reminds me of my failures, I remember that God is much greater and more merciful than my conscience, and he knows everything there is to know about me. And when my heart doesn't condemn me, I have a bold freedom to speak face-to-face with God. And whatever I ask of him I receive, because I keep his commands. And by my beautiful intentions I continue to do what brings pleasure to him.

His commands are simple: that I continually place my trust in the name of his Son, Jesus Christ, and that I keep loving others, just as he commanded me.  I find my life joined in union with him, and he lives and flourishes in me. I know and have proof that he constantly lives and flourishes in me, by the Spirit that he has given me.

Until next time, be blessed and be a blessing.

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