Walking in the Light

“For you were formerly darkness, but now you are Light in the Lord; walk as children of Light (for the fruit of the Light consists in all goodness and righteousness and truth), trying to learn what is pleasing to the Lord. Do not participate in the unfruitful deeds of darkness, but instead even expose them; for it is disgraceful even to speak of the things which are done by them in secret. But all things become visible when they are exposed by the light, for everything that becomes visible is light. For this reason it says, ‘Awake, sleeper, and arise from the dead, and Christ will shine on you.’” Ephesians 5:8-14

It is amazing to me to go to different countries in the world and notice the darkness in which people live. Countries that have had a Christian background, where once Christ was preached, and churches flourished - now in spiritual darkness and its people bound in spiritual poverty.

Disciples of Christ, however, “walk as children of Light” (Eph. 5:8). Christ, the “Light of life” (John 8:12), indwells them, revealing His character and ways. Rightly related to God, Christians are “sons of Light” (John 12:36) who can know and understand what He requires. We do not have to grope for God. The Holy Spirit teaches us what is right and just in God’s eyes, illumines our paths, and helps us to obey at every turn.

Believers are rescued from spiritual death and blindness. They are set free from darkness, from stumbling, from error, from spiritual ignorance, and given the truth. Thank God for lighting up your life. Ask Him to shine through you so others may be released from their chains of spiritual darkness.

“I have come as Light into the world, so that everyone who believes in Me will not remain in darkness.” John 12:46