1 John 2:10-11

"He that loveth his brother abideth in the light, and there is none occasion of stumbling in him. But he that hateth his brother is in darkness, and walketh in darkness, and knoweth not whither he goeth, because that darkness hath blinded his eyes." 1 John 2:10-11

Options are given to us throughout life. One major decision is required. To live with or without God. A hard decision is or is not made. Life is definitely easier with God. I will tell you why.

Life is akin to walking down a road with lights lining the way. The lights do not always work. It depends on the decision that we have made. When we love our brothers/sisters, the path is lit and we see our way. Direction is easy for we are fulfilling his command to care for and love others. But, when we start to care more about ourselves, its like the whole block and surrounding area's lights go out. We are left in a city with no light. Aimlessly wondering around trying to find our way in life. Yet our way in life is to lose ourselves in our God and our people. We have to lose our self-concern, and change to selfless concern.

Others should be our concern. Truly radiate the burden of love the Father feels for them. We are His emissaries. We go to each and every different people group. Each of us are specifically made and tailored to show His love in a particular way and joy! God makes us with particular people, people groups, economic groups, age groups, and gender groups in mind. We were made to filter His particular love and care for those people. When this happens, when we embrace the burden of love He has given us, the lights on our road will relight.

Sometimes, we have to wonder in the dark to find out direction. When we embrace what we were made to be, the lights shine brightly. When we are absorbed in ourself instead of our brother, it is hateful to our brother. His concerns are beneath us. This causes darkness in our life. The true path is marked with lights. The lights are a sign of His loving guidance and support. We must lovingly live out His mission!

kenny