Abide in God

The question is, how can we abide in God’s way? The first thing is that we must have God as our helper and have Him first and foremost. Abiding in God begins with placing Him at the very center of our decisions, desires, and priorities. When God is our foundation, our lives gain direction, strength, and purpose. Remaining in His path is not something we accomplish with our own strength but something sustained by His grace as we seek Him daily with sincere hearts.

Also, the best way to remain in Him is when we serve Him and do His will at all times. Serving God helps us keep our eyes on Him instead of the world. His will becomes our compass, guiding us through every circumstance. But there is something else we must take into account: we must overcome obstacles in the name of Jesus. Trials, temptations, and spiritual battles are inevitable, yet each victory in Christ strengthens our relationship with Him and deepens our dependence on His power.

Truly, this helps us to remain in Him and He in us, because we walk in obedience and walk in the right way. The Word of God teaches us that as children of God we must walk in holiness, humility, and righteousness in order to be saved. Obedience is not merely an obligation but an expression of love toward God. When we follow His commands, our lives bear fruit that shows we truly belong to Him.

This is how we know that we live in him and he in us: He has given us of his Spirit.

1 John 4:13

This is one of the promises of the Lord for each one of us. He left His Spirit as He promised, so that He would help us and strengthen us in times of difficulty, moments of anguish, and seasons of persecution. The Holy Spirit is our internal witness, our comforter, and our guide. He empowers us to resist sin, encourages us when we feel weak, and reminds us of God’s unchanging truth.

And we have seen and testify that the Father has sent his Son to be the Savior of the world.

1 John 4:14

John expressed these words because he lived all these moments with Jesus. He walked with Him, listened to His teachings, and witnessed His miracles. This personal experience gave him absolute certainty of Christ’s identity and mission. That is why he writes these truths—to assure us that just as the Holy Spirit was with the apostles, He is also with us today. God’s presence did not end in the first century; it remains with every believer who trusts in His Son.

If anyone acknowledges that Jesus is the Son of God, God lives in them and they in God.

1 John 4:15

John says this because in his time many people rejected Jesus and also rejected God Himself. Even today we see the same reality: people deny the existence of a Creator and believe that everything came from nothing. But all of us who know and have studied the Bible understand clearly that this is not so. There is a sovereign God who rules over all things, who created the heavens and the earth, and who sent His Son to redeem humanity.

It is very important that we be clear in everything and that we are always prepared for whatever may come. For just as there are people who believe in God, there are also those who deny Him. But those who remain in God must continue sowing the seed of truth, seeking that those who are far away may also enter the right path. The mission of the believer is not only to remain in God’s way but also to guide others toward it.

And the desire is that together with us, many others may also remain in God so that we will all be saved in the name of Jesus. Abiding in Him is a daily commitment, a continuous walk marked by faith, obedience, and love. With His Spirit strengthening us and His Word guiding us, we can remain firm until the end and help others find the same path of life and salvation.