LIGHT
or DARK?
Do
not be bound together with unbelievers; for what partnership have
righteousness and lawlessness, or what fellowship has light with
darkness? {2Co 6:14}
There
are times when the scripture above seems to paint a confusing
message. Believers are expected to share the light of the Gospel
truth. How can we do so if we are to avoid being around or steering
clear of any fellowship with non-believers? Jesus was faced with
this criticism when He chose to fellowship with Tax Collectors; folks
that had a pretty sinful reputation. His response is recorded in Mat
9:12..."It is not those who are healthy who need a physician,
but those who are sick. The
rule of thumb here might be that the manner in which you conduct
yourself in their midst might be the only Bible they will ever see.
Perhaps something will stick with them. Let Jesus always be your
Light.
This
is the judgment, that the Light has come into the world, and men
loved the darkness rather than the Light, for their deeds were evil.
(20) "For everyone who does evil hates the Light, and does not
come to the Light for fear that his deeds will be exposed. {Joh
3:19-20}
The
Holy Spirit that resides in the believer exudes a measurable degree
of confidence and commitment in their behavior. This trait is quite
attractive to some and genuinely repulsive to others. Those who
eagerly find fault or even attack someone who demonstrates a close
relationship with God may be dealing with a huge load of self guilt
for the darkness existing in their life. Your presence Lights them
up.
For
you are all sons of light and sons of day. We are not of night nor of
darkness. {1Th 5:5}
Since
the beginning of all that is, Jesus has always been. Right there with
His Father, Almighty God. In Him was life, and the life was the
Light of men. { Joh 1:4} Your word is a lamp to my feet And
a light to my path. {Psa 119:105}
But
the path of the righteous is like the light of dawn, That shines
brighter and brighter until the full day. (19) The way of the
wicked is like darkness; They do not know over what they stumble.
{Pro 4:18-19} Sad but often
true. In the deep darkness of sin, a person can lose all reference
as to their condition, their danger, and certainly approaching
threats are hidden within the smokey veil.
Jesus
said, "I have come as Light into the world, so that everyone who
believes in Me will not remain in darkness. -- for you were formerly
darkness, but now you are Light in the Lord; walk as children of
Light." {Joh 12:46 -- Eph 5:8}
How
do we reflect this Light? We, you and I have no light in and of
ourselves. Any light seen in us must be reflected, the very
reflection of Jesus Christ. We use the tool that God gave us. The
name of that tool is.....LOVE!
Beloved,
let us love one another, for love is from God; and everyone who loves
is born of God and knows God. (8) The one who does not love does
not know God, for God is love. {1Jn 4:7-8}
HAVE
YOU READ YOUR BIBLE TODAY?
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