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Walking As Children of Light

In Ephesians 5:8 we read, "For ye were sometimes darkness, but now are ye light in the Lord: walk as children of light." To understand this we should take note of what is written in I John 1:5 . There we are told that "God is light, and in him is no darkness." This means that God is holy. And that we came into this world as darkness means that we came in as unholy, and thus as sinners. For we all fell with Adam. Now we are called to walk a holy, sinless life. We are called to do only that which pleases God, only that of which He approves.

That we now are light in the Lord means that Christ has made us holy, that is, those who hate sin and love what pleases God. Through the cross of Christ we became righteous, that is, not guilty; but by His Spirit we become holy. We are therefore people who love God and who can, by the new life which God gives us, do what is pleasing in His sight.

Now to walk as children of light we must walk as Christ walked. He never committed one sin. Never had He had a sinful thought or desire; and never did He break the smallest part of any of God's commandments. Since He is the Son of God, He is light; and surely He is a perfect example for us to follow.

It is true that Satan tried to get Him to sin; but Jesus told him to get behind Him and quit his tempting. Satan comes every day trying to get us to be unholy; and we need to pay attention to this call to walk as children of light. Those who walk as Christ did are Christians. They reveal it in what they do. Stand therefore before the mirror of God's Word to see every step of your earthly life; and then you may know whether you are a Christian, one with the life of Christ in you.

Are God and Christ manifest in your life? Do men see you as a child of light? If you walk in the light, you will live with Christ in glory.

Read: I John 1:1; I John 2:1-6

Meditations on the Heidelberg Catechism

Through the Bible in One Year
Read today:
Ezekiel 45:13-25; Ezekiel 46:1-24 
1 Peter 1:13-25 ; 1 Peter 2:1-10 
Psalm 119:33-48 
Proverbs 28:11

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Quote for Reflection:

"…Though man proposes it is God who disposes. Even great men, yea, kings themselves, are often thwarted in their plans, and discover they are subordinate to the will of Him who is the King of kings. How thankful we should be that this is so, that the Lord in His infinite wisdom ruleth over all  Arthur W. Pink

Last modified on 22 November 2018

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  • Date: 23-November