The Light Of Life

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In Him was life, and the life was the light of men. And the light shines in the darkness, and the darkness did not comprehend it.                                             John 1:4-5

        When Jesus came to a world that was in bondage to darkness and dead in its sin, He came as light and life. His light dispelled sin's darkness wherever He went, for the forces of evil could not withstand Him. The life He brought was abundant and free, available to all who were dead in their sin (Eph. 2:1; John 10:10). 

        Think about this: If you are a Christian, Jesus lives in you, and His light is within you. Christians are called to dispel darkness (Eph. 5:11). The light of Christ ought to shine so brightly through you that those practicing darkness are uncomfortable when they are around you. But how can you help others when you are living and walking in darkness. The light within you should dispel darkness from the lives of your friends, coworkers, and family members. If your are truly obedient and faithful to the Word of  God. 

        The fullness of life found in Christ dwells within you as a Christian (Col. 1:27). The life that Jesus offers is available to others through you. Don't discount what you have to give to those who are hurting. How can you help others when you are walking in darkness? Christ's life within you is more than sufficient to meet every human need. When people encounter you, they encounter Christ within you. You do not know all the answers, but you have Someone within you who does! You will not carry the burden of the needs of others. Christ will. You must be aware that just as many resisted Jesus, so there will be those who resist the truth that you offer (John 1:11). Be thankful, however, that God chooses to express Himself through me, giving light and life to those around me.

Blessed is the man who perseveres under trial, because when he has been approved, he will receive the crown of life that God has promised to those who love Him. (James 1:12) 

Those who suffer according to the will of God should commit themselves to their faithful Creator in doing good. (1Peter 4:19). 

I am from God and I am an overcomer, because He who is in me is greater than he who is in the world. (1 John 4:4)    

May I put away all of these things: anger, wrath, malice, slander, and abusive language from my mouth. (Colossians 3:8)

Ask the Holy Spirit to search your heart and reveal any areas of unconfessed sin. Acknowledge these to the Lord and thank Him for His forgiveness.

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