His Light

This week we have the darkest days of the calendar year within the northern hemisphere. Almost 15 hours of darkness each day. In the beginning, before our 24 hour day was created our earth was covered in complete darkness. God spoke, “Let there be light.” He called it good then completely separated or divided His created light from that darkness. That’s where humans stand today, divided. We are spiritually separated by the light and darkness. Those living in sin are guilty and not in right standing with God. Whether they know it or not they are in darkness. We see today that some even prefer darkness and are hostile to the light. But those who are living in His light know a life cleansed of sin and guilt. Everyone of us, if not for God’s amazing grace would remain in darkness and unable to know His light.

There is a serious warning in the bible to anyone who tries to make their own light through false religion or some spiritual enlightenment. I see many today believing they have discovered something new, advanced or more exciting than the Christianity they prefer to reject. But all they have found is the same age old eastern religion or occultism (like pagan gods from ancient days) that is leading them further into darkness. They have found a false light. We are warned not to be deceived. “Even Satan disguises himself as an angel of light.” (2 Corinthians 11:14) This mindfulness or consciousness void of God is nothing more than a self absorbed reality away from the truth. Woe to anyone moving in this direction. God says that creating your own light will lead you to “lie down in torment.” (Isaiah 50:11) This is referring to our eternal state after we leave this earth. It’s a serious warning. The bible says those who reject Jesus, “The Light of the world,” (John 8:12) will spend eternity in outer darkness. God tells us five times that in this place there will be “weeping and gnashing of teeth.” (Matthew 8:12) We all know it’s the place we call Hell. It’s the blackest darkness reserved for the ungodly. If you have any sense that you are walking in darkness then turn and quickly run to the throne of the One True God; the Father, Son and Holy Spirit. To those who already know the gift of living in the light of God - reflect Him! Shine brightly for others to be snatched from the fire and to know what it’s like to live an abundant life in His light!