Walking Light

The one who says he is in the light but hates his brother is in the darkness until now. The one who loves his brother remains in the light, and there is no cause for stumbling in him. But the one who hates his brother is in the darkness, walks in the darkness, and doesn't know where he is going, because the darkness has blinded his eyes. 1john 1:9-11

What do I learn from this? I cannot deceive myself into thinking it is ok to be offended, with anyone.

Recently I had been living with a brother, a sibling, and he was not pleasant to live with and I had to leave. Yet, two days ago we met downtown and I knew I loved him still and had forgiven him. I found myself wondering at the power of Christ in me. I am grateful for grace, for without it I would be powerless.

This brother has upset another sister and she has a different attitude, mainly because she does not know Christ, yet. Without Christ I would be just the same.

As a Christian I have the power to forgive and why would I not? I do not like darkness, I love the light.

Today I travel to Brisbane to visit grandchildren and know that on Sunday I will be at a grandson's birthday party with my ex-husband and his wife. The is no room for hatred, as there are too many little people who need to know the right way to forgive.

All I do is seen by others, my grandchildren need a good example, my friends, my family, my neighbour's need a good example. I have Christ and I must live Christ. Amen!

Stumbling around in darkness is not necessary when you have a torch!