Walk in the Light

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Walk in the Light

If you walk when the light is on, then you can find your way but if you try to move about in a dark room then there will be obstructions and one may stumble. Walking in the light in this context is walking as Jesus did. Walking here speaks to one’s lifestyle or behaviour. Jesus did not come to just talk; he came to walk with us, that is, to show us the way. Therefore, walking as Jesus did will require us to follow his example, to live according to his teachings, trust in him, and obey his words.


How are we expected to walk in the light according to scripture?

  •          Acknowledge that we have the propensity to sin but if we confess then the God of all grace will forgive us. Hence, we move from a place of darkness to light. For instance, if we steal then we are at a place of darkness but if we seek forgiveness then the darkness is removed and light comes once again as our conscience becomes clear. 

  •          By being obedient to God’s word.  We know that we have come to know him if we keep his commands. Whoever says, “I know him,” but does not do what he commands is a liar, and the truth is not in that person. But if anyone obeys his word, love for God is truly made complete in them. This is how we know we are in him: Whoever claims to live in him must live as Jesus did. (1 John 2:3-6). Walking in the light requires obedience to His truth.

  •          By demonstrating love. Anyone who claims to be in the light but hates a brother or sister is still in the darkness. Anyone who loves their brother and sister lives in the light, and there is nothing in them to make them stumble. But anyone who hates a brother or sister is in the darkness and walks around in the darkness. They do not know where they are going, because the darkness has blinded them (1 John 2:9-11). Love is a pre-requisite to walking in the light. We cannot walk as Jesus did if we do not love others.

 

Walking in the light ultimately means operating by God’s spirit.

 

By

L. Fearon

 

 

Comments

  1. Unknown1 January 2021 at 13:16

    Very inspirational

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  2. Ricardo E. Smith1 January 2021 at 14:02

    Very inspirational

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  3. Roma Pringle2 January 2021 at 17:13

    Amen
    Lord help us to walk in Your light continually.

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  4. Daniel2 January 2021 at 18:12

    Amen

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  5. Noreen walters2 January 2021 at 21:07

    Sound words Bro!

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  6. Unknown4 January 2021 at 10:42

    Inspired. Thank you.

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  7. Khal Shepherd9 January 2021 at 12:13

    I've always been a silent reader. Soaking up the Word of God through His inspired servant has been a blessing.

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  8. Nurse Claire12 January 2021 at 09:48

    Very inspirational..so vital to walk in the light thats what God requires of us.

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  9. Jevon13 February 2022 at 11:56

    Thank you for sharing. Truly edified.

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