Dispelling the Darkness

Chuckle: "These days, I spend a lot of time thinking about the hereafter. I go somewhere to get something and then wonder what I'm here after."

Quote: “Help me reach a friend in darkness; Help me guide him through the night. Help me show thy path to glory By the Spirit's holy light.” --Lorin F. Wheelwright

“In him was life; and that life was the light of men. The light shines in the darkness, but the darkness has not understood it. . . The true Light that gives light to every man was coming into the world.” (John 1:3b-5, 9 NIV).

We are told in Genesis 1:1-3 (NLT) that "In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth. The earth was empty, a formless mass cloaked in darkness. And the Spirit of God was hovering over its surface. Then God said, 'Let there be light,' and there was light."

Notice how God spoke light into existence -- "Let there be light." It boggles our minds to think of God doing such things in His creation; but when it came to dispelling darkness with His light, God was just getting started. The next light from God was when He sent His one and only Son, the Light of the World, to dispel the darkness of sin within human souls.

The word "darkness" is used often in God's Word to describe the sinful condition of mankind and the evil of the Prince of Darkness (Satan). The word "light" is used to describe Jesus Christ as He transforms the souls of people into His righteousness and makes us acceptable in God's presence. In John 1:6, we are told that John the Baptist was sent to tell everyone about the "True Light" (Jesus Christ) that was coming into the world -- a Light that can never be overcome by darkness.

This means that the darkness of evil never has and never will overpower God's light. In the light of Jesus Christ, we see ourselves as we really are (in the darkness of sin and needing a Savior). When we follow Jesus, the true Light, we can avoid walking blindly and falling into sin. He lights the path ahead for us so we can see (know) how to live for Him. He removes the darkness from our lives.

Jesus said, "I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will never walk in darkness, but will have the light of life" (John 8:12 NIV). Give your heart and life to Christ and let Him guide your life, and you will never need to stumble in darkness again. He will bring you unspeakable joy, peace, and assurance.

Love, Jerry & Dotse