LIGHT AND DARKNESS
YOU ARE THE LIGHT OF THE WORLD!
Only a few weeks ago on April 8, 2024, people were excited and planning for the 2024 Solar Eclipse. People were thrilled and stirred over the predictable appearance of the earth, moon, and sun alignment, better known as the eclipse. The 2024 eclipse inspired awe, created opportunities for Science, and compelled eclipse chasers generating upward of 1 billion dollars in revenue.
The thrill of the eclipse was watching the gradual procession of the moon, like an on-scheduled parade march toward alignment between earth-view and the sun. For a brief period, sunlight turned off in the areas of total eclipse. It was a convincing and amazing experience when the light turned off and darkness ushered in.
And God said, “Let there be light.” and there was light.” God said, The light was good, and God separated the light from the darkness. (Genesis 1:3)
The power of light in the beginning proved to be dominant and commanding, dispelling the darkness of the deep.
“I am the Light of the world. Whoever follows me will never walk in darkness but will have the light of life.” (Jn. 8:12)
This month was not only historical it was also a great teachable moment. Millions of people observed God at work in His life laboratory of natural and spiritual phenomena. Only God can cause a celestial body to move in alignment with another, obscuring the illumination of the source of light.
This world is in the dark. Many things are obscurring the light of Life these days. In a real sense, there is darkness within each of us, and definitely there is darkness all around us. But there is someone who is able to turn on the lights, for those who are engulfed in the darkness of sin, light is available even when darkness seems overwhelming. But you may be surprised about where Jesus says this rescue light is found. Matthew 5:14 says, “YOU are the light of the world.”
- Light expels darkness.
- Light exposes things that are hidden in darkness.
- Light reveals that which is otherwise hidden by darkness.
- Wherever you go the things done in darkness are exposed.
- Light helps you stay on the path.
HOW TO BECOME EFFECTIVE LIGHT!
- Gird yourself with the word and let your lights burn.
- When you are girded with the Word, your light is bright.
- God’s Word will enlighten you to the wisdom of God, to the mind and direction of the Spirit of God. The Word is the fuel supply for the light.
- Are you a light among your family and acquaintances? Are you a light at work and at the gym? Are you a light in your culture and in your community?
- Are you clothed in Son Blocker or Son Light?
When you enter a dark room, you have no idea what might be lurking in that room. A Story was told of a group on mission staying in a condo in Hawaii and had been preparing their meals and sandwiches on the bread-board, but one dark evening when they went into the kitchen and turned on the light, it was like the sink was in motion as the cock roaches scurried to get back into their dark recesses.
Immediately, the group changed their food preparation process. and set traps all over the kitchen. The light revealed what was in the darkness, and all were quite uncomfortable with what was exposed.
TURN THE LIGHT ON!
Be the light God has chosen you to be! You are important to God. Though darkness is all around today, God has made provisions for you so you won’t have to walk in darkness.
The same God who commanded light to shine out of darkness in the beginning want to turn the light on inside you. First, He wants to enlighten your darkness within. Say yes Lord! Share this encouraging message with others as an immediate action toward turning your light in the darkness.
Reflective questions: Who or what is blocking your SonLight? It may be you or someone else! What is your Son Blocker?
Prayer: Father, I want your light to shine in and through me, dispelling all darkness in my path. May your wisdom and discernment be my light sensor and motion detector of darkness. Let your light shine in me so that all the world will know you better because of the Light of your Son shining in and through me. Amen!
Related Readings:
John 14:16-17; Job 18:56; Proverbs 13:9