The One Step

See how great a love the Father has bestowed on us, that we would be called children of God; and such we are. For this reason the world does not know us, because it did not know Him. Beloved, now we are children of God, and it has not appeared as yet what we will be. We know that when He appears, we will be like Him, because we will see Him just as He is.  

And everyone who has this hope fixed on Him purifies himself, just as He is pure.

If you've ever used a Brita pitcher, you know the filter needs replaced every 3 months. When you replace the filter, there are certain steps to follow:

1. Clean pitcher. 

2. Soak new filter 15 minutes.

3. Insert new filter in pitcher and fill. 

4. Enjoy. 

Wanna know what struck me when I read this verse?

As a child of God, being purified is simpler than using a Brita filter. Really. 

STEP ONE: FOCUS ON JESUS.  

See? 

Oh, sweet Abba God! Is it really this simple? Your love for me is crazy and I'm SO glad. In Jesus’ name…

Scripture from 1 John 3:1-3, NASB