Condemned Already – Stepping in the Light

“For God sent not his Son into the world to condemn the world; but that the world through him might be saved. He that believeth on him is not condemned: but he that believeth not is condemned already, because he hath not believed in the name of the only begotten Son of God.” John 3:17-18

Most people believe that they are inherently good, and the idea that they are sinners is offensive to them. Some reject Christ because they believe that their good works will take them to heaven, and they feel that they have done enough good things to merit eternal life. Others feel that the message of Jesus condemns their sin. Jesus made it clear in the passage above that He did not come to earth to condemn sinners, but rather to save them. Jesus said that those who do not believe are condemned already. We all are sinners, and there is nothing that we can do to save ourselves. If we refuse the gift of eternal life that Jesus purchased for us on the cross of Calvary, we are already headed for eternal punishment in hell. Believing in Jesus Christ is the only thing that can make the difference. As we absorb this truth, we can begin to grasp how great the sacrifice of Christ on the cross was. Every person is born a sinner. We are all already condemned; but when Jesus died on the cross, He paid for every person’s sins. Jesus said, “I am the way, the truth, and the life, no man cometh unto the Father but by me,” (John 14:6). It is non-negotiable; either you are a believer, or you are condemned already. When we see our situation as sinners, it makes our decision to accept Christ an obvious one.

Morning: II Kings 15-16

Evening: John 3:1-18

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“Thy word is a lamp unto my feet, and a light unto my path.” Psalm 119:105

If you were to find yourself walking down a path in the dark of night with only an old-fashioned lantern to light the way, you wouldn’t be able to see very far ahead. You would be able to see just enough of the pathway to know which direction to take your next step and enough of the ground to choose the best place for your feet. When it comes to our daily lives, God’s Word is a lot like that lantern. It will not show us the whole path at once, but it is exactly what we need to help us decide how to take the next step.

The Bible is our source of spiritual light, and if we consistently seek God’s direction as we read from its pages, we will always have enough light for our next step along the pathway of life. It is then that we are, in the words of an old gospel song, “stepping in the light.”

The goal of this devotional guide is to encourage you to spend time in the Word of God each day. Reading the passages listed at the bottom of the page will take you all the way through the Bible in one year. The devotional thought for each day is taken from a text within that day’s reading, so even that small daily portion of reading will take you on a journey through God’s Word. It is my prayer that this guide would help you to walk closer to the Lord and that you will find yourself taking each step in the light of His Word.