Today's news reported that a
professor flunked a student for their Christian stance in a school project. The
world hates the Light more and more violently nowadays, because it reveals the
density of their darkness.
Since Christ lives in His Saints,
the world hates us too (John 15:18). They say that we disturb their peace. In
other words, just seeing our name or hearing our voice convicts them of their
sin; so they despise us.
We do not even need to say a
word, just our presence sets their teeth on edge and boils the acid in their
stomach. They want to remove us from their presence in hopes of ignoring their
own conscience.
They surround themselves with
like-minded people; so they do not experience the intensity of conviction, which
they feel when they are around us. They will even put space and distance
between them and a family member who is filled with God's Spirit.
God's Light offends them because
its brightness infringes on their comfort in their darkness. Their thoughts, opinions,
values, goals and behavior deny Christ with every fiber of their being.
However, this does not negate the
fact that He still exists. The unbeliever can kill every last Christian on the face of
the earth, but creation will still scream His name and proclaim His glory (Romans
1:20).
In the end, their knee will bow
along with everyone else on the earth, and in heaven and in hell (Philippians
2:10). Christ will prevail regardless of how much will power they exude in
their attempt to stop Him.
Prayer:
Father God, those who love
darkness want to hide their shameful thoughts and deeds from the Light (Job
24:16). Some of them left conservative paths to walk in their shady conduct
(Proverbs 2:13). They live in deception and refuse to seek You in any way
(Jeremiah 9:6).
Thank You for bringing us into
the light of Your glory and teaching us to walk in Your Truth (John 3:21). We
want nothing to do with the fruit of darkness (Ephesians 5:11-13). Help us to
reach those in darkness who have a sincere desire for Your truth. For those hardened
in their sin, strengthen their inner being to accept Christ through Your Spirit
(Ephesians 3:16).
Thought for the Day:
Jesus is and always will be the
King of all kings and Lord of all lords; the only way, truth and life; and the
Light of the world. - 1 Timothy 6:15; John 8:12, 14:6
