Devotion: Isaiah 42:16, John 8:12, Ephesians 5:8,11
I recently heard a line in a song that said, “Are you pushing back the darkness so His light can be displayed?” It struck a cord in my heart. I had to ask myself that very soul probing question. What does pushing back darkness look like in today’s world? I began to search the scripture. There are about a hundred and fifty verses having to do with darkness.
The verses in Isaiah’s chapter are the prophecy of our Lord Jesus. He promises to turn the darkness before the blinded into light. If we follow Jesus, we will not walk in darkness, but will have the light of life. We were darkness, but now we are light in the Lord. We are to expose the unfruitful works of darkness. How does one go about accomplishing this great task? The weapons of our warfare are not carnal but mighty to the pulling down of strongholds. We put on our armor and give out truth in love. The response may or may not be what we expected, but friend, our love for Christ constrains us to shed the Light of Christ, no matter what.
In Motion:
Ask the Lord to show you ways to push back the darkness in your place of business, your school campus or even in your own neighborhood. Make your light shine before all men, that they may see your good works and glorify your Father who is in heaven.
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