1 John 2:1 · KJV
"My little children, these things write I unto you, that ye sin not. And if any man sin, we have an advocate with the Father, Jesus Christ the righteous:"
King James Version
What does 1 John 2:1 mean? →Passage Context
Devotional Reflection
God despises sin. Don't you? I know I do. But isn't it strange how we keep falling into the same old traps? Here, John, who was a kind shepherd, hits the nail right on the head. The goal is to not make a single mistake. But because John knows how hard it is to fight the flesh, he also gives hope to those of us who are trying to live good lives. He wants us to know that God's Son, who died as a sacrifice for our sins, is also our defense attorney who declares us innocent by His blood when we do sin. So, let's get closer to Jesus. Let's start each day by letting Him into our hearts. Let's believe that His power and grace will keep us going and get us through. When we do, He will!
Prayer
God, there is nothing and no one like You. I was not required to make the sacrifice to atone for my sins. Despite the fact that my sins broke Your heart, You made that offering. Please use me today as I make an effort to return to You as a living sacrifice—one that is holy and pleasing to You—in order to express my gratitude for Your grace. In Jesus' precious name, I pray. Amen.
John wants to stop even one bad thing from happening to the people he loves. He is worried because he knows that Satan can use even one bad thing to make us give up and lose hope. We need to know that we have a Savior who will save us and protect us. He paid the price to buy us back, sent His Spirit to help us overcome the power of sin, and will talk to the Father and ask Him to forgive us.
Prayer
Father, When I sin, I feel ashamed of how weak and weak-willed I am. Even when I feel bad about myself, I'm glad Jesus gave me a way back into Your holy presence. Jesus, I'm so glad You saved me and fought for me. When I fall, I won't let Satan get me down. Instead, I promise again to live my life with Your values and for Your glory. In Jesus' precious name, I pray. Amen.
God despises sin. Don't you? I know I do. But isn't it strange how we keep falling into the same old traps? Here, John, who was a kind shepherd, hits the nail right on the head. The goal is to not make a single mistake. But because John knows how hard it is to fight the flesh, he also gives hope to those of us who are trying to live good lives. He wants us to know that God's Son, who died as a sacrifice for our sins, is also our defense attorney who declares us innocent by His blood when we do sin. So, let's get closer to Jesus. Let's start each day by letting Him into our hearts. Let's believe that His power and grace will keep us going and get us through. When we do, He will!
Prayer
God, no one and nothing is like You. I did not have to provide the sacrifice for my sins. Even though my transgressions crushed Your heart, You gave that sacrifice. Please use me today as I strive to offer myself, my life, and my future back to You as a living sacrifice, holy and pleasing to You, as I try to say thank You for Your grace. In Jesus' precious name, I pray. Amen.
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