Come into the light

COME INTO THE LIGHT

 

“But whoever lives by the truth comes into the light.” (John 3:21)

 

I DON'T LIKE the dark. As a near-sighted child, I looked around my room at night and imagined that every blurry shape and shadow was something terrible. Although my vision hasn't improved over time, I have learned to get into bed and close my eyes!

My darkness phobia is mostly irrational, but there are some reasons to be leery of the dark. Often crimes take place at night, when witnesses are scarce. once darkness falls, the murderers and thieves and kidnappers come out. All the good people are safely in their homes, doing good things. Right?

While I don't go out at night to commit crimes, I have used the “darkness” of my home to gossip, and to yell at my son, and to entertain sinful thoughts. Others sink into pornography or abuse or addictions.

You always get more than you bargain for in the dark. The price for sin is death, and those habits that seem harmless at first soon entangle like a sticky spider's web. Jesus brought light into the world to correct our spiritual vision. When His light shines on us, we see Him and others clearly. Are you in the shadows of sin today? Step out into the light of Jesus.

 

—Jennifer A. Mikesell

 

Invite God to shine His light on every area of your life.