"This is the verdict: Light has come into the world, but men loved darkness instead of light because their deeds were evil. Everyone who does evil hates the light, and will not come into the light for fear that his deeds will be exposed. But whoever lives by the truth comes into the light, so that it may be seen plainly that what he has done has been done through God."
John 3:19-21
What is your initial reaction when the lights come on? Doesn’t it depend on the source of the light? Think of how you feel differently when various sources of light suddenly shine on you: Police lights? Stage lights? Christmas Lights? Bedroom Lights? Each source of light sparks a wide range of reactions.
Animals respond to a light very differently. An insect will scramble with fear to the nearest place of darkness. A deer in the road stands frozen, immobilized and unable to move in any direction. A moth will turn from the darkness and fly with purpose directly into the light.
People respond to the light of God in the same ways. Some run to the nearest place of darkness when confronted with God. Some stand frozen, never making a decision. While others turn from the darkness in their lives and pursue God, never looking back.
But, the source of the light is not the only thing to which we react. Your reaction to the light also depends on what the light is shining on! What does the light reveal? Do the police lights reveal that you’re going to fast? Does the kitchen light reveal all those dirty dishes? Does your computer light display all the work you have to do?
This week, ask yourself how your respond to God’s light and what it is revealing in your life. Do you run into His magnificent light or hide in the darkness. Are you happy by what you see in His light or does it trouble you. Either way, you don’t need to be afraid. The light of the Lord is love and in His light you will find healing, comfort and peace.
This Week’s Prayer
Lord, you are the light of the world. I do not want to stay in the dark any longer. Please give me the courage to run into your incredible light and accept the love waiting for me there. Yes, there are things I do not want your light to reveal. I ask for your strength as I examine each area of my life that remains in the dark. I ask for your grace as I bring these things before you. Amen.
