Come Out of the Darkness

I have come as a light in to the world, that whoever believes in Me should not abide in darkness. (John 12:46)

Have you ever walked around your home at night when it's really dark? If you're like me, you sometimes run into things, step on things, stub your little toe against the door...ouch! All because you can't see. And so it is in our little parable within God's kingdom and His will and plan for our lives. Before we came to Christ, things were really dark. I mean, black dark where you can't see your hand in front of you. This is the state of sin and being without Christ. But then you come to Christ, and at times life seems a little dark. Many believers are running into things because they can't see clearly the direction God wants them to take.

Jesus, in today's verse, shares how He doesn't want us to walk in darkness. Not only the darkness of sin but also the darkness the world's influence brings that would block the sun rays of God's purpose in our lives. We also hear Peter tell us that God has "called you out of darkness into His marvelous light." (1 Peter 2:9-10)

There is a place in your walk with God that the darkness surrounding His purpose for you grows fainter and His plan grows brighter and brighter. The Bible says that, "The path of the just is like the shining sun, that shines ever brighter unto the perfect day." (Proverbs 4:18) We're also told that the "The entrance of Your words gives light." (Psalm 119:130) So here is the principle to learn for today. As we walk today with what we know to do, God's Word and Spirit will shed light on possibilities and opportunities. We need to look for them. The light might come through an idea, an inspiration, a friend, a pastor, a song. God can use a variety of means to shed light. But know this today, are there ares that are dark? Well then, let Jesus lead you out of that dark area and into His light. And He does have a big lightbulb.

From the issue of Jubilee Journey, Living in Faith Everyday. 175 Nortech Parkway, San Jose CA 95134. www.jubilee.org