1 John 2 - Praying God's Word

Please read 1 John 2.

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Meditate on verses 28-29.

Now, little children abide in Him, so that when He appears, we may have confidence and not shrink away from Him in shame at His coming.  If you know that He is righteous, you know that everyone also who practices righteousness is born of Him.

Over the next few days as you prepare for the New Year, you will be challenged to prepare your life for living with the LORD. As you read during the next six days, you will see John refer to you as “children” 17 times and refer to the “children of the Devil” one time. It is a big deal to God who your father is.

In this passage of Scripture, John contrasts behaviors of the children of God and those who are not. Take a slow look at this chapter again. How do you see yourself in the comparisons? Even faithful believers will have areas of improvement, maybe areas of repentance and confession.

It is great to have a forgiving God. Look at 1 John 1:8-2:2. What a Christmas present! God gave you Jesus so you can be forgiven, become His child, and abide with Him.

Pray 1 John 1:9 and 2:28-29 over yourself and those for whom you stand guard as a faithful, prayerful watchman (Isaiah 62:6-7).

LORD, ____ and I confess our sins to You.  Thank You for faithfully and righteously forgiving us our sins and cleansing us from all unrighteousness.

Help us abide in You, so that when You appear, we may have confidence and not shrink away from You in shame at You coming.

 As Your children, help us practice righteousness.

In Your name, Jesus~”

The WATCHMAN on the WALL 2 – Dr. Ron and Marsha Harvell