From Darkness to Light: a 1 John 2 Story
Verse to keep in mind:
"Do not love the world or anything in the world. If anyone loves the world, love for the Father is not in them." – 1 John 2:15
Once upon a time, there was a man named Jason who lived his life recklessly and without a care in the world. He spent his days drinking, partying, and chasing women. He did not care about the consequences of his actions or the impact he had on those around him. He was selfish and lived for himself alone.
One day, Jason found himself in a dark place. He had lost his job, his girlfriend had left him, and he was struggling with alcohol addiction. He felt hopeless and alone, searching for a way out. That’s when he met a man named John. John was a kind and gentle soul who radiated peace and joy. He shared with Jason the love of Jesus and told him that there was hope for him, even in the darkest of places.
Jason was skeptical at first, but he saw something in John that he had never seen before. He saw a light that shone through even the darkest of circumstances. John invited Jason to church and slowly but surely, Jason began to change. He started to read the Bible and pray, and he felt his heart begin to open up to the love of God.
As he read 1 John 2, he was struck by the verse that says "Do not love the world or anything in the world. If anyone loves the world, love for the Father is not in them." He realized that his love for the world had blinded him to the love of God. He had been living for himself, seeking pleasure and temporary happiness, but it had left him feeling empty and alone.
With each passing day, Jason felt more and more alive. He started to volunteer at the church and found joy in serving others. He no longer craved the things of the world and instead found satisfaction in the love of God. He realized that he had been living in darkness, but now he was living in the light.
Jason’s life was transformed by the love of Jesus, and he knew that he could never go back to the way things were before. He was grateful for John, who had shown him the way to salvation, and he was grateful for the love of God that had saved him from the darkness.
And so, Jason continued to walk in the light, grateful for the love of God that had transformed his life. He knew that he would face challenges and temptations along the way, but he also knew that he had the power of God within him to overcome them. He lived his life in service to others, spreading the love of Jesus wherever he went.
Verse to remember:
"Whoever says, ‘I know him,’ but does not do what he commands is a liar, and the truth is not in that person." – 1 John 2:4