TODAY’S WORD FOR MONDAY JANUARY 25, 2016.
LIGHT
LIGHT
Something that makes things visible or affords illumination; exposure to truth.
For you were once in darkness, but now you are light in the Lord. Walk as children of light. Ephesians 5:8.
There is no doubt that we are living in a dark and sinful world. Darkness is a sign of evil and the world today for the most part is evil. Satan, the evil one, is running free in our world. Many people live today in situations where God is not acknowledged, where a Christian’s faith is mocked and godless living is applauded.
In most religions, light is a symbol of God and godliness. The Bible is no exception. In I John 1:5 we read that God is light and in Him is no darkness. Not only is God light but he is the giver of light to the world. In James 1:17, James reminds us that God is the “Father of the heavenly lights.” God is our creator and He created the sun, the moon and the stars so that the world could have light.
God also sent His Son to this earth to die on the cross to pay the penalty for our sins and to give us spiritual light. We read in John 8:12 that Jesus said of Himself, “I am the light of the world.” In John 1:9 John the Baptist said that Jesus came into the world to be the true light for everyone. In Psalms 119:105 it reads that His Word is a lamp to our feet and a light to our path. Without light there is only darkness.
As believers we are the light of the world and when we accepted Jesus as our Savior we are no longer walking in darkness but expected by God to represent Him in this world as children of light. This requires us to live moral lives above reproach that reflect our faith. Our actions speak volumes therefore we must think before we act and ask ourselves if what we are considering clearly demonstrates the truth of our faith and the goodness of God.
Darkness basically represents the evil side of life and light represents the good. This is not only true in the Bible but also in the world we live in. For example the plot of many books and movies today (like Star Wars) are between good and bad, light and darkness.
Remember what the psalmist said in Psalms 27:1, “The Lord is my light and my salvation, whom shall I fear?”
Our memory verse for this week is found in II Chronicles 7:14.
If My people, who are called by My name, will humble themselves and pray and seek My face and turn from their wicked ways, then will I hear from heaven and will forgive their sin and will heal their land.
Father, I thank You that You are my light and my salvation. Help me to be a shining light for You in this dark world we live in. May I be an example to my family, neighbors and associates of Your love for them.
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