1 John 5: 1-2

Good morning! :)
Chapter 5 in 1 John in my Bible is titled Faith in the Son of God. I am once again urged by the Lord to remember the indisputable link between faith and love toward God and other Christians. John also talks about how great an evidence it is of being a true Christian when we believe Jesus is the Christ that came down from his Father in heaven and died for our sins. I find it hard to imagine that some believe in GOD, but not in JESUS. It would be an entirely different faith, a sad and emptier faith without belief and love for Jesus as much as God the Father. I can't understand those that don't believe Christ is who he is and did what he did, but I do know that it's a gracious and undeserving gift - a mystery - how the Holy Spirit creates and keeps the faith in our hearts that is able to believe in Jesus as the Triune God. It's important we pray for and watch for witness opportunities to reach out with the truth in love to those that don't know Jesus as God, and don't appreciate what He did out of great love for them. They need enlightenment by the Holy Spirit, something we should never take for granted!
So, this week, as I go back to work and out into the world for my varying obligations and activities, I pray to remember these lines from John's letter, coming back to us again and again, about loving others and God with our lives. It must be concrete evidence, not just talk, which is hard sometimes and I know I am guilty of that. We CAN live like this, by the power of God in our hearts, an amazing power that He sees us worthy to take part in. We are blessed! And so equipped to do what he asks and inspires us to do!

Lots of love to you all :)
Cait