Infants, Young Men, & Fathers

"I write unto you, fathers, because ye have known him that is from the beginning. I write unto you, young men, because ye have overcome the wicked one. I write unto you, little children, because ye have known the Father. I have written unto you, fathers, because ye have known him that is from the beginning. I have written unto you, young men, because ye are strong, and the word of God abideth in you, and ye have overcome the wicked one. "

I John 2:13,14

 In verse 12 of this chapter, John wrote that everything we do or have as Christians is because of Jesus Christ. Now he proceeds to specify why he is writing to the readers. While there are meaty truths in these verses as to why he lists these particular reasons there is another unmistakable truth that should not be overlooked. John, while being specific, has with a broad stroke also told all Christians that the love of Jesus extends to His own regardless of age, either physical or spiritual.

Whether you are aged in the faith as those fathers were, strong and zealous for the Lord as those young men were, or infants by the grace of God who now know the Father of light, the love of God and His commands extend to you because of Jesus. It is often our nature to want to exclude, handicap, or to some degree even despise those who are not on the same level in love, faith, or work for the Lord. John tells us this is not to be. The Word of God is written to all of us and we who are saved are part of the body of Christ, each with a different function. God places us where He pleases and where He has placed our brothers in this body we must seek to edify, encourage, and always point them to the Head, who is Jesus Christ the righteous.

Consider also: Romans 12; Colossians 1:18-24