Darkness can be terrifying, dangerous
and even deadly. However, God shines His light out of darkness in order to
reveal to the whole world the knowledge of His glory in the presence of Christ
(2 Corinthians 4:6).
Jesus is the Light of the World (John
8:12). He gave Himself to us, so we can bear witness of God to others. He
freely gives Himself to us and makes us the light of the world through His
presence within us (Matthew 5:15).
Without Christ in us, the world
would be doomed to eternal darkness. However, those souls currently cursed with
the darkness are illuminated by God's love and hope in us (Luke 1:67-79). Some
of them are intimidated or convicted by this light and reject us because of it.
Others are immune to the
variation of light, because they love their darkness so much. They are proud of
their dark deeds, applaud others who choose the same path they chose, and make
it a habit to rebel against what they consider God's restraints on their life.
We simply need to take the
opportunity to share Christ with as many people as will listen to what we have to
say. We shine brightly in their dark world; and like a moth, many are attracted
by the light of Christ in us.
They want what we have as we
exhibit peace in our circumstances, joy in our trials and His rest in this
world of unrest. We are not affected by the government or issues in this life,
because we are actually citizens of Heaven instead.
We live above the chaos and
darkness all around us, with glowing faces and confident lives - reflecting
Jesus from within us. He is our strength and our true source of lasting joy.
Prayer:
Father God, through Christ in us,
we do not rely on our human achievements, wisdom or strength. Jesus alone is
our salvation. He reigns supreme in our life as we follow Your Spirit's direction.
Heaven is Your throne and the earth is Your footstool (Isaiah 66:1); yet, You know
our thoughts, words and deeds.
You are high and lifted up and
Your robe fills the temple (Isaiah 6:1) You are our Exalted One and You hold
all the issues of life in Your control (Philippians 4:6-7). You live within
each Born Again Believer by Your Spirit and direct every step we take as we
commit them to You (Galatians 2:20).
Thought for the Day:
Jesus is the light of the world,
and there is no darkness in Him. - 1 John 1:5
