On a clear evening look up at the sky and notice the myriads of stars shining brightly. They illuminate the dark sky. Believer in Christ, did you know you are like a star shining brightly in the darkness? Radiating the light of Christ along with billions of other believers all over the world.
Scripture provides an illustration of Jesus as the vine and believers as the branches in John 15:1-6. When we abide in Jesus, we will bear much fruit. The opposite is also true. Apart from Jesus, we are unable to bear fruit. When we are cut off from the vine, we start to wither, becoming useless and ineffective.
God has provided everything we need to live a godly life. He has given us His Word, the Bible, and the Holy Spirit who lives in us. Are we utilizing these resources to truly live for Him? Let’s turn to 2 Peter 1:3-8 (CSB) for keys to living a godly life.
With all the instability, division and unrest in this world, we can be easily overwhelmed and begin to fear. But we don’t have to be anxious. The Bible offers a solution; it tells us how we can find rest in our divided world.
Only Jesus' love fully satisfies our deepest longings to be loved and accepted. Since we have found such love in Jesus, wouldn’t we want others to discover this love as well? How will they, unless we love them like Jesus loved us.
As Christians, we desire to live like Jesus, to reflect Him to those around us. Our lifestyle and behavior are different compared to those in the world. We pray people see Jesus in us.