Bring On The Light

Darkness is nothing in itself. It is only the absence of light. The inky blackness of a cave or the occasional outage of electricity during a storm can remind us of how helpless we become when there is no light. It does not take much light to dispel darkness. Even the smallest spark illuminates an area for a brief time.

In darkness, many things with which we are familiar are hidden from our eyes. When we are walking in the dark, we are in danger of stumbling, becoming disoriented, or of falling even when we think we know the way.It is best to have some source of light with us. A small flashlight or penlight are vital when darkness closes in.

This world is often a very dark place. Violence and anger surround us on TV, video games, music, and in real life. Our own thought life may become dark and filled with uncertainty. We need to have a light source so we can perceive things as they truly are. We need light and truth to see clearly where we are going.

A flashlight illuminates only the area of darkness its beam penetrates. The one who holds a flashlight on a dark night is not easily discerned by the person on whom the light shines. For many of us, God is like Someone who holds a flashlight for us in the dark. We cannot discern who He is, we are just grateful for the little light for our path. But, Jesus Christ tells us He is the Light of the world. This old world could really use some light right now. "Out of the darkness there came a great light." To find your way you must seek out the one who is the Way, the Truth and the Life. He is not hidden from those who earnestly seek Him.