1 John 1:6 – "If we say that we have fellowship with Him, and walk in darkness, we lie and do not practice the truth."

John begins this verse by addressing a false claim to fellowship with God: “If we say that we have fellowship with Him…” Based on this, we understand that it is entirely possible for someone to claim a relationship with God that they do not truly have. Furthermore, it is possible for someone to think they have a relationship with God that they do not truly experience. Many Christians, though saved and having experienced conversion and repentance at some point in their lives, are not living in true fellowship with God.

True fellowship is not about words—it’s about the daily walk. To walk in fellowship with God means to live in His light and in obedience to His Word. It requires an ongoing, intimate relationship with Him, evidenced by the fruit of the Spirit and a life that reflects His character.

However, John warns us that walking in darkness—living in unrepentant sin or ignoring God’s truth—makes any claim to fellowship false. It’s a sobering thought, but an important reminder: fellowship with God is not automatic. It’s a deliberate, continuous act of walking in His light, aligning our lives with His will, and practicing the truth.

Take time to examine your walk with God. Are you walking in His light, or are there areas where darkness has crept in? Confess those areas to the Lord, and ask Him to restore true fellowship with Him. Commit to living in His light daily through prayer, Scripture, and obedience.

Have a great day, and as always, let others see Jesus in you!