The scriptures frequently refer to light. They state that Christ is the Light of the world. They speak of the light of the gospel. I am conditioned to think light=good, darkness=bad. Is there nothing good about darkness? I love darkness when it comes to sleep, a good movie, or saving on my energy bill. What is really so bad about darkness? And what is so great about light?
The answers are likely obvious to many, but I think I rarely give this the thought that it deserves. Light is a source of power. Darkness lacks any power source. Light enables vision. Darkness disables vision. Light promotes safety and security. Darkness promotes fear and insecurity. Light conquers darkness, but darkness cannot conquer light. Light is discernible. Darkness is indiscernible.
In the physical world light and darkness have their place, but in the gospel we should only look for light. Greater light equals greater power, greater vision, more safety and security, and the ability to discern.
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