Begotten

"And now, children, abide in him," 1 John 2:28.

OK. There's about a million reasons to abide in the Holy One. You know, given in Scripture. But here, why? so that you'll have boldness when he appears. So that you won't shrink in shame at his showing. Wait! why should someone shrink in shame at his showing? Well, they would shrink in shame because they didn't do righteousness. But Jesus did the right stuff, and they knew it. But they didn't do it themselves. And they knew that everyone who does good stuff is conceived by God. They knew it. And didn't do it. So they shrink in shame when Jesus shows up. But we will stand bold when he comes. So we do good stuff. Like he did. To be like him. Begotten of God. Whenever he shows up. (He's pretty close now.)

We find a brother or sister today, and together we will give thanks to God who shows the good life. And we encourage each other to love and good deeds, begotten just like Jesus.