August 20, 2011 (Jeremiah 48-49; Psalm 67; 1 John 1)
From the Life Journal of Adam Proux:
Scripture: “If we say that we have fellowship with Him and yet walk in the darkness, we lie and do not practice the truth.” 1 John 1:6 NASB
Observation: To hear someone make a profession of faith is a wonderful thing, but if the new life continues to pollute itself with darkness then the proclamation is in vain. To have fellowship with Christ one must forsake darkness, worldly desires, and personal lust. When we accept Christ as Lord and Savior then we have recieved the responsibility to learn how to practice His truth.
Application:When do you have fellowship with God? On Sunday morning? On Wednesday evening? It’s a sad fact that this is the extent of most people’s fellowship with Christ. True fellowship with Christ is far more than attending a church service. It’s a daily walk. It’s a daily lifestyle. If you’re not spending time daily with Christ, seeking Him in His word and in prayer, there’s a really good chance your proclamation of fellowship with Christ is a lie. And the one deceived the most is you.
Prayer: Dear Lord, thank You for not only being Savior, but for being Lord of my life. Your ways are high and holy. They lift me up to a place I could never reach in my own strength. Guide my feet away from the paths of darkness, let Your word be a light unto my feet showing me the path I should follow. Help me daily practice Your truth in every way and have fellowship with You, in Jesus name, Amen.