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1 John 5:13, I write these things to you who believe in the name of the Son of God so that you may know that you have eternal life.

At the end of John’s first letter, he continues to focus on what it means to love God.  God is love and all he does is out of love.  When we love him, our mission is to follow his commands AND demonstrate his love to others.  In fact, loving God and others cannot be separated.  John continues to weave this theme through every chapter of the letter.

Today’s focus verse is brief but important.  Why is John writing this letter?  To lead people to faith in Jesus and the assurance of eternal life.  Let’s look at the wording again, “I write these things to you who believe in the name of the Son of God so that you may know that you have eternal life.”  That is John’s mission statement.  He is all about pointing people to a closer, deeper relationship with Jesus, one in which they are assured of eternal life, SO THAT they can do the same for others.

What’s your mission statement?  I feel like, as a whole, Christ-followers have experienced mission drift.  We have focused on battling culture (a losing battle) rather than leading people to Jesus.  You may disagree with me and that’s okay. 

I’ve really done a lot of reflecting lately on my own mission. My mission is to demonstrate the love of Christ in all I do, teach the truths of the faith, and point people to Jesus. 

Take some time today and write your mission statement.  What do you need to do in life to get in alignment with your mission?

Let’s pray…Lord Jesus, Thank you for being the purpose of my life.  Help me live my life on mission with you.  Guide me, lead me, direct me.  More of you, less of me.  In Your Name, Amen.