Light Will Reign Over Darkness
By Vivian Bricker
Bible Reading:
“The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it." John 1:5
A few weeks ago, I was feeling overwhelmed by the news. Day after day, things have been getting worse, and all we can do is watch as the world seemingly burns. Fear and anger have been present in my heart to a degree I haven’t experienced before. Knowing that we cannot control the present situations in the world today can cause us to feel hopeless.
The political climate has changed, and as believers, we need to be discerning, understand the Bible, and be cautious of the present. Regardless of your political affiliation, remember that your allegiance lies with God. You might need to reassess your faith if you would rather follow a president or a political leader over God.
Believers must return to the Bible and truly walk as the Lord did. Rather than building our beliefs on American ideals, we must ground ourselves in the timeless truths of the Bible. As believers, we should recall that the biblical Jesus helps the sick, injured, and impoverished.
He loves all people and mercifully extends His grace to all of us (Psalm 107:1, 145:9). If Christians truly desire to follow Christ, we need to return to the Lord with our hearts. We must repent, submit to God, and make changes to reflect His love and grace. As Christians, it’s our role to endorse and promote the Bible, Jesus, and a proper understanding of theology so that others may see the light we see.
Intersecting Faith & Life:
The Bible tells us, “The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it” (John 1:5). When everything is in shambles around us, we need to remember God is still good and He is still at work. Even when it seems like evil prevails, God still reigns on the throne.
Darkness will never overcome the light.
Though everything feels dark right now, it will not endure forever. We should do our best to educate others, pray, and wait on the Lord. The Lord will bring deliverance for His people and restore our weary hearts. Darkness can feel bleak and daunting, yet it will never be more powerful than God. God is greater than all things, including disasters, problems, and evil.
Evil will always be at work in the world until the very end, but we must stay strong. Everyone has free will, and we cannot discount humans' evil nature (Romans 3:23). As believers, we need to be aware of this and bring our hearts back to the only one who is truly perfect and good: God. God is the antithesis of evil, full of love, grace, and compassion (Psalm 116:5).
His light will shine out of darkness, and we will be given relief. It might not happen overnight, but it will come. We must continue to be patient, trust in Him, and know He will prevail.
What is causing darkness to reign over you today?
How can you find hope in God despite the despair in the world today?
What are some things you can do today to bring your heart peace?
Further Reading:
Romans 16:17-20
2 Corinthians 11:12-15
1 John 5:19-20
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