What does "has the Son" mean in a believer's daily life? A Solid Foundation: The Verse itself 1 John 5:12: “Whoever has the Son has life; whoever does not have the Son of God does not have life.” Rooted in a Living Relationship • “Has the Son” speaks of personal possession, not distant admiration. • John 1:12 – “Yet to all who received Him… He gave the right to become children of God.” • Colossians 1:27 – “Christ in you, the hope of glory.” • Daily life begins with conscious awareness: Christ lives in me; I belong to Him. Assurance that Shapes Every Moment • Eternal life is already possessed, not merely promised. • 1 John 5:13 – “I write these things… so that you may know that you have eternal life.” • Confidence replaces anxiety. Decisions, risks, and trials are faced from a place of security. Identity Rewritten • Galatians 2:20 – “I have been crucified with Christ and I no longer live, but Christ lives in me.” • Self-worth is anchored in who the Son is, not in achievements or failures. • Titles, status, and comparisons lose their grip; sonship becomes the defining badge. New Power for Daily Choices • Romans 8:9 – “If anyone does not have the Spirit of Christ, he does not belong to Him.” • The indwelling Spirit applies Christ’s victory over temptation. • Old habits are confronted with resurrection power. – Philippians 4:13 – “I can do all things through Him who gives me strength.” – 1 Corinthians 10:13 – A way of escape is always provided. Love Overflowing Into Relationships • 1 John 4:19 – “We love because He first loved us.” • Having the Son means His love becomes the standard for how we treat family, friends, coworkers, and strangers. • Forgiveness flows freely because we have been forgiven (Ephesians 4:32). • Service becomes natural; the Son “did not come to be served, but to serve” (Mark 10:45). Hope Anchored Beyond Circumstances • John 10:28 – “I give them eternal life, and they will never perish; no one can snatch them out of My hand.” • Suffering, loss, or uncertainty cannot nullify the life already secured in Christ. • Perspective shifts: trials are temporary; glory is permanent (2 Corinthians 4:17-18). Walking in Light, Not Darkness • 1 John 1:7 – “If we walk in the light as He is in the light, we have fellowship with one another.” • Having the Son means embracing transparency, honesty, and moral clarity. • Secret sin is dragged into the light; confession is quick; repentance is real (1 John 1:9). Overflowing Joy and Witness • 1 Peter 1:8 – “You believe in Him and rejoice with an inexpressible and glorious joy.” • Joy becomes a magnet that draws questions from a watching world (Matthew 5:16). • The testimony of “life” is both spoken and lived—proof that “has the Son” is not theory but reality. Everyday Touchpoints to Remember • Begin each morning thanking Him: “I have the Son, therefore I have life.” • When temptation hits, declare Romans 6:11—“Alive to God in Christ Jesus.” • In conflict, recall His presence and choose love over retaliation. • In uncertainty, rest on His promise: the Son holds your future as securely as your present. |
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