Message from Scripture: 12/14/2021

 

Our message from Scripture today is Eph. 5:19: “For you were formerly darkness, but now you are Light in the Lord; walk as children of Light.”

 

Maybe as a child, or parent, you remember singing, “This little light of mine, I’m going to let it shine.” And then, “Hide it under a bushel, no! I’m going to let it shine.” Maybe you did it at home, or your children sang it at a VBS, but it is an endearing memory to have. There is a great spiritual truth this simple song offers us today.

 

Paul reminds us in this passage the choice that is available spiritually. He uses the term darkness to refer to spiritual darkness, implying ignorance or error, how these Christians once had been enveloped in the darkness of sin, and the consequence of living such a life. He says they actually became darkness. It is interesting he reminds them, not just that they saw the light, but that they became light in the Lord. Just as darkness and light are opposites, so should they be now that they had become light in the Lord. He encourages them to keep on living as children of light, those in whom the light of Christ constantly shines and reveals itself to a world of darkness around us.

 

There should be a clear distinction in us, between the darkness of sin that so many in the world are a part, and the blessings of being light in the Lord, the beauty and hope that Christ brings to those living in and for Him. Sin only condemns, but coming to the light and becoming light allows the promise we have today through our trials, and the hope we have for eternity, to shine like a beacon to others. In contrast to the consequences of sin, we can offer something better, if we live it so others can see. Today, let’s serve our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ and be the light of the world in Him. God bless.

 

Robert