He Speaks to Me

I John 2:28-29 28 And now, little children (me and you who are Christians) , abide in Him, that when He appears, we (all Christians) may have confidence and not be ashamed before Him at His coming. 29 If you (I) know that He is righteous, you (I) know that everyone who practices righteousness (true Christians) is born of Him. I love these verses. They are filled with so much hope and encouragement. At least, if you abide in Him you do. I'm sure when I stand before Him in that day, I will feel unworthy, but my heart swells as I think of the hope I have. That hope rests on the shoulders of my savior Jesus Christ. Therefore, I am filled with God's peace and joy. I pray you are filled with that same hope, peace and joy. God bless and have a great day.

I John 2:1-2 (NKJ) My little children (that includes me and you) , these things I write to you, so that you may not sin. And if anyone sins, we (I) have an Advocate (lawyer) with the Father, Jesus Christ the righteous. 2 And He Himself is the propitiation (payment) for our (my) sins, and not for ours (mine) only but also for the whole world (that means you) . I love how this translation refers to Jesus as my "Advocate." Advocate is another term for lawyer. Someone who will defend you to the end. He stands before the Heavenly Father and pleads my case, even though He and I know I'm not worthy. God even handed down a punishment for my sins. That includes a jail cell in hell. Jesus felt me worthy to pay my penalty so that I could spend eternity with Him. That's why He went to the cross. I challenge you to find an earthly lawyer who would do that for you. I'm sure glad Jesus is on my side. :) He was willing to do anything necessary to keep me out of the prison ...