1 John 1:7 But if we walk in the light, as he is in the light, we have fellowship one with another, and the blood of Jesus Christ his Son cleanseth us from all sin.
This scripture is encouraging to anyone who feels alone or lonely. We never need to be alone because if we walk in the light (of Christ) we will have fellowship with others who walk in the light. I find that comforting and reassuring.
But in Spanish, the word used is comunion (communion). In the dictionary, it says communion is:
I think of fellowship as association with others and befriending. But it is much more than that. If we walk in the light, we can have an intimate interchange or sharing of thoughts or emotions. We can share and hold in common the things that are most sacred and important to us. I love that. Walking in the light is much more than not being in the dark. It is fellowship and intimate sharing of emotions.
Then when we do that, the blood of Christ will cleanse us from all sin.
This scripture is encouraging to anyone who feels alone or lonely. We never need to be alone because if we walk in the light (of Christ) we will have fellowship with others who walk in the light. I find that comforting and reassuring.
But in Spanish, the word used is comunion (communion). In the dictionary, it says communion is:
* fellowship. (which we already knew), but also infers
* interchange or sharing of thoughts or emotions; intimate communication as in communion with nature.
* the act of sharing or holding in common; participation.
* interchange or sharing of thoughts or emotions; intimate communication as in communion with nature.
* the act of sharing or holding in common; participation.
Then when we do that, the blood of Christ will cleanse us from all sin.
Communion turns out to be a really nice word! I do feel that as I attend church. Communion with my fellow Saints and communion with the Lord. Thanks for that thought.
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