LIVE IN GOD

LIVE IN GOD 
“Those who say they live in God should live their lives as Jesus did.” 
1 John 2:6 

Simple terms: Abide in Him. Live like Him 

Walk As Jesus Did 
Have you ever asked yourself, “How did Jesus live His life?” “What does obeying Him look like?” “How does Jesus want us to live?” 
These are great questions to ask in order to discover what God expects, not suggest from those who love Him. 
1 John 2:4-6 says this: 

4 If someone claims, “I know God,” but doesn’t obey God’s commandments, that person is a liar and is not living in the truth. 5 But those who obey God’s word truly show how completely they love him. That is how we know we are living in him. 6 Those who say they live in God should live their lives as Jesus did. (NLT) 
When Jesus was with His disciples, He said to them, “This is my commandment: Love each other in the same way I have loved you.” (John 15:12 NLT) 
Wow! Did you hear that? Jesus is giving the commandment, the expectation. I have loved you, so love for each other is a reflection of how we have allowed Him to love us! 
When His followers loved one another, it was a sign of their obedience to Jesus—and it is the same for us. We are told by John in his letter to a group of Christians that it is God’s commandment that “we believe in the name of his Son Jesus Christ and love one another, just as he has commanded us.” (1 John 3:23 ESV) 
Our love for those in the global Church is a mark of obedience, and a sign that God lives in us. By doing this, we know that God abides in us. To walk as Jesus did is to love those in the Church with compassion, faithfulness, and humility. It’s by this love that the world will know we are His disciples (John 17:23). 


Living like Jesus isn’t about checking off a list of things we should or shouldn’t do. It’s about living a life that is so rooted in God’s love, that we long to obey all His commands. 
Living like Jesus looks like sacrificially loving the people God made and sent His Son to die for—starting with the people who call Jesus their Savior. (NO/YES) 
This is frequently mentioned as John's ultimate proof for how a person knows he or she is a believer: A believer in Jesus lives like Jesus. True Christians GROW to act more and more like Christ. Those who don't demonstrate a Christ-like lifestyle are—at minimum—failing to provide evidence of their salvation. In other words, failure to grow or change in one's life is not an infallible sign of being lost, nor is a continued struggle with sin. However, anyone who claims to be "in Christ" but fails to live like Him certainly does not have a fellowship relationship with Him 
What does a fellowship relationship look like with Christ? 

Many people know ABOUT Christ, but how many are living in fellowship with Him. Let’s break it down clearly and biblically. 

What “Fellowship Relationship” Means 
To have fellowship with Christ means more than believing He exists or attending church. The Greek word for fellowship, “koinōnia”, means sharing life in common, deep partnership, and mutual communion. 
It’s the difference between religion (rules and rituals) and relationship (connection and communication). 
You’re not just following Jesus from a distance — you’re walking with Him daily, exchanging love, thoughts, obedience, and purpose. 
In short: 

Fellowship with Christ is living in continuous, genuine connection with Him — heart, mind, and will — where His presence shapes your actions, attitudes, and desires. 


7 Ways to Know You Have True Fellowship with Christ 
1. You Desire His Presence, Not Just His Blessings 
You find peace and joy in His company — through prayer, worship, and reflection. You stop chasing what’s in His hand and start pursuing what’s in His heart. Evidence: You sense conviction when you drift and peace when you draw near. 

2. You Obey His Word Out of Love 
Jesus said, “If you love Me, keep My commandments” (John 14:15). 
Obedience becomes your love language. You want to please Him, not out of fear, but devotion. Evidence: Your lifestyle begins to align with His teachings even when it costs you something. 

3. You Sense His Guidance and Correction 
The Holy Spirit prompts you — redirecting thoughts, convicting sin, or confirming truth. This inner awareness isn’t superstition; it’s relationship maturity. 
Evidence: You experience a living dialogue with God through the Spirit and the Word.
 
4. You Share in His Mission 
You care about what He cares about — people, justice, mercy, truth, and the Gospel. You’re not a spectator; you’re a participant in advancing His Kingdom. 
Evidence: You find fulfillment serving others and using your gifts to honor Him. 

5. You Experience Transformation Over Time 
The more you walk with Christ, the more you reflect Him — in patience, forgiveness, generosity, and holiness. 
Evidence: You can look back and see spiritual growth — less of you, more of Him. 

6. You Fellowship with Other Believers 
Genuine connection with Christ produces connection with His body. 
If you isolate yourself from believers, your fellowship with Christ weakens. Evidence: You’re drawn to godly community, not worldly crowds. 

7. You Experience Joy and Peace Beyond Circumstances 

Fellowship doesn’t exempt you from trials — it anchors you through them. You carry a quiet confidence that He is near, even in storms. 
Evidence: You can still worship, trust, and find strength when life hurts. 
Signs of Broken Fellowship 
Prayer feels distant or forced. 
Sin feels unconfessed and heavy. 
You avoid Scripture or church community. 
You chase worldly approval more than God’s presence. 
Peace and clarity fade from your daily walk. 

When this happens, fellowship can be restored instantly through repentance, humility, and honest conversation with the Lord. 

How to Deepen Fellowship 
Talk to Him daily – not just “say prayers,” but communicate from the heart. Read His Word devotionally – not for information, but transformation. Practice His presence – acknowledge Him throughout the day. 
Obey quickly – small obediences build trust. 

Walk in gratitude and repentance – humility keeps the connection pure. Stay around others who walk closely with Him. 

Related Scriptures 
John 15:4–5 – “Abide in Me, and I in you…” 

Ephesians 5:2 – “Walk in love, as Christ also has loved us…” 

1 Peter 2:21 – “Christ suffered for you, leaving you an example, that you should follow in His steps.” 

Philippians 2:5 – “Let this mind be in you which was also in Christ Jesus.” 4

Colossians 2:6 – “As you therefore have received Christ Jesus the Lord, so walk in Him.” 

Fellowship with Christ is a living friendship with God Himself. 

It’s not about performance, but participation in His life — where His Spirit shapes your heart, His Word renews your mind, and His love motivates your actions. 
True fellowship means you no longer just believe in Him — you begin to live through Him. 

CONCLUSION: RUN THE RACE. 
Finish what you start. Stay committed when life gets busy or when it gets hard. Listen to what the Apostle Paul said 2 Timothy 4:7 "I have fought the good fight. I have finished the race. I have kept the faith". Paul is at the end of his journey when he writes this. Think about everything he endured, rejection, persecution, hardship, pain. Yeah, he doesn't talk about what broke him. He talks about what he completed. Paul says the good fight, not the easy fight, not the comfortable fight, the good fight. The good fight isn't against people. It's the fight to keep trusting Jesus when life gets hard. The one worth showing up for. The one that builds something lasting in you. And he doesn't say, I fought perfectly. He says, I fought. That's it. He stayed in it. But here's the key. Paul didn't finish because he was strong. He finished because God was faithful. The same is true for you right now. Some days might feel harder than others. That's okay. You're showing up. That's what matters. Finishing isn't about doing everything flawlessly. It's about refusing to quit when it gets tough. It's about keeping your commitment even when motivation fades. So don't focus on being perfect. Focus on being faithful. Keep showing up to God's word. Keep seeking him. - 

AMEN 
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