{"id":2347,"date":"2026-01-07T00:08:06","date_gmt":"2026-01-07T08:08:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/smilegodlovesyou.org\/devotionals\/?p=2347"},"modified":"2026-01-06T18:20:37","modified_gmt":"2026-01-07T02:20:37","slug":"january-7-walk-in-the-light-1-john-17","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/smilegodlovesyou.org\/devotionals\/january-7-walk-in-the-light-1-john-17\/","title":{"rendered":"January 7\u2014Walk in the Light\u20141 John 1:7"},"content":{"rendered":"

Walk in the Light.
\nBut if we walk in the light, as he is in the light, we have fellowship with one another. <\/em>1 John: 1:7.<\/p>\n

Jesus said \u201cI am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will never walk in darkness but will have the light of life.\u201d <\/em>John 8:12.<\/p>\n

Therefore, if we walk in the light, we will be walking in Jesus and we will never walk in darkness, and we will have fellowship with other believers who are also walking in the light.\u00a0 We will see our life aligning with God\u2019s truth and purpose. As we walk in the light we will be shining forth a testimony to the world, and in so doing we will be bringing glory to God.<\/p>\n

Some Practical Steps to Walk in the Light.<\/u><\/strong>
\nDaily Confess and Pray:<\/strong> any sin that is revealed, pray for God\u2019s wisdom and strength to overcome it.
\n\u201cWatch and pray so that you will not fall into temptation\u2026\u201d<\/em> Matthew 26:41.<\/p>\n

\u00a0Read, Meditate, and Memorize Scripture:<\/strong> \u00a0scripture will uplift and encourage us and give us strength in daily walk-through life.
\n\u201cYour word is a lamp to my feet, and a light to my path.\u201d<\/em>\u00a0 Psalm 119:105.<\/p>\n

Seek Fellowship with Other True Believers:<\/strong> this will give you moral support and accountability for living out the moral and spiritual aspects of the faith.
\n\u201cAnd let us consider how we may spur one another on toward love and good deeds, not giving up meeting together, as some are in the habit of doing, but encouraging one another\u2026\u201d<\/em> Hebrews 10:24-25.<\/p>\n

Actively Obey God:<\/strong> by daily putting God\u2019s word to you into practice.\u00a0 As you read, meditate and memorize scripture, commit to obeying what it says and do it.
\n\u201cBut be doers of the word, and not hearers only\u2026\u201d<\/em>\u00a0 James 1:22.<\/p>\n

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Walk in the Light. But if we walk in the light, as he is in the light, we have fellowship with one another. 1 John: 1:7. Jesus said \u201cI am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will never walk in darkness but will have the light of life.\u201d John 8:12. 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