"And now, dear children, continue in him, so that when he appears we may be confident and unashamed before him at his coming."
1 John 2:28
1 John 2:28
What does it mean to "continue in him"? Does it mean to continue loving deeply, to continue pursuing him, to pray as he prayed? Does it mean more Bible study, more involvement in ministry, more prayer? Does it mean doing more than I am now? Does it mean doing anything?
Maybe to "continue in him" means to surrender my life daily, hourly even, into the hands of the one who gives life. Maybe continuing in him means allowing my mind to be transformed into the mind of Christ and giving up my ways for God's. Maybe it means asking the Holy Spirit to guide me through each moment of the day.
Maybe the key to continuing in him is identifying the parts of my life that bring me shame and cause me to be less than confident in his presence and then repenting.
Maybe to "continue in him" means to surrender my life daily, hourly even, into the hands of the one who gives life. Maybe continuing in him means allowing my mind to be transformed into the mind of Christ and giving up my ways for God's. Maybe it means asking the Holy Spirit to guide me through each moment of the day.
Maybe the key to continuing in him is identifying the parts of my life that bring me shame and cause me to be less than confident in his presence and then repenting.
Brilliant insight!
ReplyDeleteHey you! It's been forever since I saw you. I like this post! I think I'm starting to come full circle on the whole being/doing debate. I think what you said is totally true, AND I think that I am finding that for the most fullness, doing is also involved. I had really gotten away from that (like spending daily intentional time with Him), and it's been life starting it up again. Thanks for your encouragement. It will be on the blog the day we hear news. I can't wait! (And, of course, if you come see us, we can share more, we just won't be able to post it!)
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