God is pure light undimmed by darkness of any kind. If we say we have an intimate connection with the Father, but we continue stumbling around in darkness then we are lying, because we do not live according to the truth. 1 John 1:5-6

John makes the point that in living in light we should have a deep knowledge of God.  In other translations it is translated as fellowship.   We must acknowledge who we are, our good and bad traits that helps us or hinders having true connectedness with God.   But our relationship is not only one directional between God and us. It is a 3 way relationship, because while we are in fellowship with God, we also have a relationship with Jesus and each other making a triangle – 3 sides and 3 points. Within the triangle you are always connected to a point by a side.  Thus, being close to each other is as important as being close to Jesus and God the creator, It helps us understand that walking in the light is an activity done in community with God and Jesus walking with us.  Being in community means you do not walk alone. You have journeying companions who gives us emotional and mental stability. When we open ourselves to having friends who look out for us, it gives us confidence and an assurance that all will be well.  We are better able to deal with the burdens and rigours of life when we have others to bounce ideas with, when we have someone to share our joys and sorrows with.

Our 3 pointed triangle while not a circle does give an understanding of connectedness and unity. Jesus in John 17 prayed that we would be one with him and the father as he and the father are one. This comes from knowing God deeply, loving God dearly, seeing God more clearly day by day. It also means living your God given life every day, no turning back. The song says “no man is an island no man stands alone.” We are dependent on others in so many ways.  God provides companionship directly and through others, as the strength of God pilots us. The power of God preserves us. the wisdom of God instructs us. the hand of God protects us. the way of God directs us. the shield of God defend us. May the host of God guard us against the snares of evil and the temptations of the world. Where God is all is well. All will be well. All manner of things will be well.