Walking In the Light

1 John 1:5-6 (The Message)
Walk in the Light. This, in essence, is the message we heard from Christ and are passing on to you: God is light, pure light; there's not a trace of darkness in him.
If we claim that we experience a shared life with him and continue to stumble around in the dark, we're obviously lying through our teeth—we're not living what we claim.

Wow! This doesn't leave much room to slip, does it? God's word is pretty clear. God is HOLY. If we're in a sincere relationship with Him, our lives should exhibit behavior that displays His holiness. Otherwise, we're hypocrites! One of the number one turn-offs for those who don't know Christ is when a "so-called" Christian acts just like the rest of the world. What's the point of becoming a Christian if there's no difference in your life from the lives of others?

What actions do friends, neighbors, and co-workers see in you every day that show evidence of you walking in the light? We're not just talking about telling your friend that you attend church. What do your friends actually see in YOU? Either it's pure light, or there is a hint of darkness. Attitude, character, benevolence, mercy, even when stakes are high and you've had a horrible day... these are the best opportunities to really show Christ to others.

It's a conscious effort to make choices that glorify God. Let's pray for each other that our girlfriends will show the light of Jesus in all that we do and truly walk in His light.