Lighting Up The Darkness

When Jesus spoke again to the people, he said, “I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will never walk in darkness, but will have the light of life.” John 8:12

People need Light. Some people need light more than others. SAD (Seasonal Affective Disorder) is an illness that comes from a lack of sunlight. In Winter months when sunlight is diminished, those affected by SAD become depressed and miserable from the darkness.

People in northern areas of the world suffer the most from a lack of light due to their long winters living in the northern hemisphere. For instance, people in Denmark with their very long and dark Winters have learned to use lots of lights and to leave them on to cheer up themselves and those around them.

Darkness is a problem in this world. Not just long winters in cold climates, but in the lives of many who suffer from a darkness in their souls. They seek to fill up that darkness with pleasure, fame, material things, and people, hoping to bring light into their own darkness. 

There is one true Light in this dark world and His name is Jesus. He brings light into the darkest heart and the most hopeless places and situations. A lamp in the night is a wonderful thing, but the light of Jesus in the heart of one who surrenders themselves to God is the most beautiful light of all.

If your life is filled with darkness, if you have never invited the Savior into your heart, ask Him in. Ask Jesus to become the light of your life and to drive away your darkness.

Prayer: Dear Lord, we live in a dark world that needs You badly. Come into our darkness and replace it with the light of Your Love. Amen.