Have you ever looked at a bright light? Did it hurt your eyes? Have you noticed the smallest of lights seems to be bright in the darkness of night? Do you prefer the darkness or the light? Do you feel better during the day or the night? Have you noticed a difference?
Our feelings change depending on the environment. Specifically, we feel better on a bright sunny day than we do on a dreary rainy day. For most of us, we prefer to sleep at night while being awake and productive during the day. It is our innate nature as humans.
Though it may be our nature to prefer the day, we can train ourselves to work night shifts. We can even train ourselves to stay awake for more than twenty-four hours. During the night, our eyes can adapt to see relatively well. Yet, if we are attempting to see well at night, we cannot allow ourselves to look at a bright light. It ruins our night vision.
The prophet Isaiah says the people in darkness saw a great light. This prophecy was referring to the coming of the Messiah. It is true still today. When someone is exposed to the truth of Jesus Christ, the darkness inside is dispelled. It is by coming to Jesus, knowing we are forgiven, and knowing there is a better way to live that we begin to walk in the light.
In John 1:3-5, we are told that Jesus is the light and the life, and that He shines in the darkness, causing the darkness to leave. It is in Jesus that we rid ourselves of the darkness, or evil, that lives within us. When His grace and truth permeate our souls, we become a new person, one that walks in the light. Our eyes are opened. It is the love of Christ that chases away hate, fear, and anxiety. Instead, we are confident in God’s truth, love, grace, and mercy.
I pray we all choose to walk in the light of Jesus. I pray we walk away from the darkness and our evil ways. I pray each one of us confidently live in the God’s truth, love, grace, and mercy. Walk in the light of Jesus. Step out of the darkness. Live in God’s truth. Know God loves you. Accept God’s grace.
Isaiah 9:2
The people who walked in darkness
have seen a great light;
those who lived in a land of deep darkness—
on them light has shined.
Marty Pressey 