“For everyone who does evil hates the Light and does not come to the Light for fear that his deeds will be exposed. But he who practices the truth comes to the Light so that his deeds may be manifested as having been wrought in God.” [Jn. 3:20-21]
As I sit writing this the sun has set and the darkness has overtaken the light. Outside my window, bugs fly toward the light hanging over the table, unable to get in. I cannot see outside. I cannot see the towering trees all around me. I am unable to make out the lake directly behind the table where I am writing. I prefer the light.
Many people prefer the darkness. Jesus called Himself the Light of the world. [Jn 8:12] They hate the Light for they engage in wicked and immoral behavior. Such people do not want their deeds exposed. What sort of person are you? Do you prefer to lurk in the shadows trying to hide your deeds not only from God but other people? Do you prefer to live in the darkness because there is a sense of security when you are engrossed in the darkness? Either nobody can see what you are up to or they too are engaged in wicked deeds.
We are called to be people who live and practice the truth. We are called to be people who are not afraid or ashamed to come to the Light. We have nothing to hide. We seek to live the truth and we stand righteous in Him. [II Cor. 5:21]. When you are living for God you do not mind if your deeds are made manifest for they bring glory to God. “Let your light shine before men in such a way that they may see your good works and glorify your Father who is Heaven.” [Matt. 5:16]
Some of you reading this have been engrossed in the darkness. The shame of your deeds haunts you even now. You are engulfed in shame and condemnation. I urge you to repent and walk to Jesus, the Light. Put away your evil deeds and be restored to a revived state with Him. Let His marvelous light bring healing and restoration to all the dark places of your soul until you no longer have anything to hide. Rest in Him. Let the Light pick you up and dust off the shame and condemnation. Take off the shackles of sin and dance in the Light free and forgiven. Let grace flow down like rain over your soul. “There is now therefore no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus.” [Rom. 8:1]
Steps to Revival
1. What dark deeds do you need to put away?
2. What secret sins are you desperately trying hide from God and others?
3. Come to the Light. Stand in the Light exposed, but receive His grace and declare your righteous standing in Christ.
4. Will you walk away from this encounter with the Lord choosing to live in the Light and to practice the truth?
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