11/5/13:

TFTD: “I write to you, children, because you know the Father. I write to you, fathers, because you know Him who is from the beginning. I write to you, young men, because you are strong, and the word of God abides in you, and you have overcome the evil one.” 1 John 2:14

I read a post on Facebook the other day and it was Glatitude. Glatitude is a made up, smashed together word but it holds a lot of weight right now. It’s this idea of having an attitude of gladness regardless of our circumstances, and I really think that this is what John is getting at in the passage for today, and my experience last night was a testament to this idea. I lead a college aged bible study twice a month, and last night we met like usual. We started going over the book of Philippians (which we should read every November because it is awesome!).

Now usually I am discouraged by numbers, because with less people less discussion etc. etc. But last night, with 5 people, we had a wonderful discussion about Paul’s conversion and being glad in all circumstances. The reason that we can be glad in all circumstances is this: “children… you know the Father.” We know and have an intimate relationship with God. He is there with us and guiding our lives, and all we have to do is have faith. It really is a blessing to know the Father, and have the freedom to discuss His word to us anywhere and anytime.

“Read your Bible. It’s easy to understand if you’ll ask the Author to guide you in it. And He is always available.” –Zig Ziglar