Day 18: Staying in the Light

Jesus exhorted us to forgive the people who mistreat us. We do this out of gratitude for the way that He graciously forgave us. The character of God is mercy, compassion, and forgiveness. In the same spirit, God calls us to live like that as well.

Meditative Scriptures

1. Mat. 18:15-20
2. Gen. 4 and 5
3. Heb. 12:1-17
4. 1 Jn. 1:5-10
5. Mt. 5:21-26
6. Psa. 103
7. 1 Cor. 13

Application

1. Give an example during outreach when the “root of bitterness” or unforgiveness has started taking place in your heart. Share with your team how Matt. 18:15-20 teaches us how to deal with this offense and what to do next.
2. Describe in your own words what “keeping things in the light” means. Create a “word picture” for your revelation.

I Am Impact Devotional Series

Day 1: First Love Passion Statement (Read here)
Day 2: First Love (Read here)
Day 3: Dark But Lovely (Read here)
Day 4: Fragrance of Jesus (Read here)
Day 5: Draw Near and Run with God (Read here)
Day 6: The Father’s Loving Discipline (Read here)
Day 7: Being Faithful in Small Things (Read here)
Day 8: The Pleasure of Living Holy (Read here)
Day 9: Hungering for Righteousness (Read here)
Day 10: Wholehearted Love (Read here)
Day 11: Speak Life (Read here)
Day 12: Courageous Love (Read here)
Day 13: Poor in Spirit (Read here)
Day 14: Language of Intimacy (Read here)
Day 15: Loving Beyond Our Comfort (Read here)
Day 16: Lovers Not Workers for Jesus (Read here)
Day 17: The Father’s Loving Leadership (Read here)
Day 18: Staying in the Light (Read here)
Day 19: Comparison Versus Teamwork (Read here)
Day 20: Pressing in for the Fullness (Read here)
Day 21: Humility (Read here)
Day 22: Servant Leadership (Read here)
Day 23: Generously Sacrifice (Read here)
Day 24: Burning Ones (Read here)