VERSE:
1 John 1:3-7 (King James Version)
That which we have seen and heard declare we unto you, that ye also may have fellowship with us: and truly our fellowship is with the Father, and with his Son Jesus Christ. And these things write we unto you, that your joy may be full. This then is the message which we have heard of him, and declare unto you, that God is light, and in him is no darkness at all. If we say that we have fellowship with him, and walk in darkness, we lie, and do not the truth: But if we walk in the light, as he is in the light, we have fellowship one with another, and the blood of Jesus Christ his Son cleanseth us from all sin.
Commentary:
The purifying influence of the hope of seeing Christ, and the danger of pretending to this, and living in sin. That essential Good, that uncreated Excellence, which had been from the beginning, from eternity, as equal with the Father, and which at length appeared in human nature for the salvation of sinners, was the great subject concerning which the apostle wrote to his brethren. The apostles had seen Him while they witnessed his wisdom and holiness, his miracles, and love and mercy, during some years, till they saw him crucified for sinners, and afterwards risen from the dead. They touched him, so as to have full proof of his resurrection.
This Divine Person, the Word of life, the Word of God, appeared in human nature, that he might be the Author and Giver of eternal life to mankind, through the redemption of his blood, and the influence of his new-creating Spirit. The apostles declared what they had seen and heard, that believers might share their comforts and everlasting advantages. They had free access to God the Father. They had a happy experience of the truth in their souls,and showed its excellence in their lives.
This communion of believers with the Father and the Son, is begun and kept up by the influences of the Holy Spirit. The benefits Christ bestows, are not like the scanty possessions of the world, causing jealousies in others; but the joy and happiness of communion with God is all-sufficient, so that any number may partake of it; and all who are warranted to say, that truly their fellowship is with the Father, will desire to lead others to partake of the same blessedness.
Prayer:
Most Precious Holy God, Our Lord and Savior Christ Jesus, we come before you this morning, Thanking You for Your Love and for keeping us through the night, and bringing us into this day. Thank You Lord, Thank You. Lord We love You, and will Praise Your name at all times. Thank You Lord, Thank You.
Christ Jesus, thank You for fellow Christians with whom we worship, sing Your praises, and hear Your Word. Through Your Word we are strengthened in faith for the daily duties of this week. Christ Jesus we ask You in the name of Christ Jesus, to give us life-giving Spirit, sanctify our mind and body to live in a manner worthy of the Gospel. Bless marriages and families among Your people. Give everyone the strength to be chaste, honest, obedient, and helpful. Empower them to share in Christ's victory over temptation so that all believers will live their faith and show their love for Christ. Lord we Pray that, the word of Christ richly dwell within us, with all wisdom teaching and we continue admonishing one another with psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing with Thankfulness in our hearts unto You our God. Thank You Lord, Thank You. So that our hearts may be encouraged, having been knit together in love, and attaining to all the wealth that comes from the full assurance of understanding, resulting in a true knowledge of God's mystery, that is, Christ Himself, Thank You Lord, Thank You. We Thank You Lord that You already know what we each stand in need of, and You have already dealt with all of our concerns. Thank You Lord, Thank You.
Now may the God who gives perseverance and encouragement grant us to be of the same mind with one another according to Christ Jesus, so that with one accord we may with one voice glorify the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ. Therefore, accept one another, just as Christ also accepted us to the glory of God."
We Proclaim these things to be already done, in the Holy name of Christ Jesus.
Amen.
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