Light illuminates. Light helps us to see in the dark - a flashlight, a candle or a streetlight. Light attracts us to things - like a neon sign on a building, or like the mosquito to the bug light. Light is also used for medicinal purposes, like for the baby with jaundice or for people suffering from Seasonal Affective Disorder.
In John 8:12, Jesus proclaims that He is the light of the world. And just like I roll over away from the lamp at 4:30 a.m., people turn away from Jesus' light. The light of Jesus exposes them for what they really are - sinners. Jesus' light floods the darkness in their souls. Jesus said to Nicodemus in John 3:19-20: "And this is the condemnation, that the light has come into the world, and men loved darkness rather than light, because their deeds were evil. For everyone practicing evil hates the light and does not come to the light, lest his deeds should be exposed."
Jesus' light is the only light that can cleanse the soul of its darkness. But Jesus' light is not scary; it's warm and loving. Jesus' blood covers all sins, and His light transforms us and makes us new creations. Oh friend, do not be frightened of Jesus' light. It may shine into the dark corners of your soul and expose your deepest sins and dark desires, but Jesus longs to shine the light of His salvation into you and save you. He longs to use His light to remove the darkness from your soul. If you haven't put your trust in Jesus for the salvation of your soul, you can do that right now. All you have to do is tell Jesus that you're sorry for all the sins you've committed, ask Him to flood your dark soul with His light, and tell Him that you're going to live for Him for the rest of your life. Then He will come and live in your soul, and make you a new creation in Him.
That's all for tonight. See you again soon!
Diane
No comments:
Post a Comment