The Light of Christ Dwells in Believers Darkness is the nothing, it is merely the absence of light. We can measure light, but darkness cannot be measured, because it is nothing. Light is what exposes what is in the darkness. Those who are not born again, and die in that condition, having rejected Christ will live in eternal darkness. Notice that we are gloomier on days that are gray and overcast, when we are in sadness. Notice too that we are happier, on days that are bright and sunny, the light and warmth of the sun, brings us out of our sadness. We were created to enjoy light. Christ is the light of the world and when we are in Christ, when He has changed us into a new creation and dwells in us, then the darkness of the world cannot take away our joy. The Light of Christ lives in us. Those who do not have Christ are often manipulated by the dark and gloomy weather, as though it controls them. Their sadness is deeper and even overpowering, because there is no light in them to overpower the darkness of the world. Remembering that darkness is merely the absence of light helps us to see that we have no power against the darkness when we are in a lost state. It is Christ in believers who have power over the darkness, to continue on in faith and hope when the light is gone in the world, we have the Light of Christ, that dwells in us. Psalm 119:105 Your word is a lamp to my feet And a light to my path. 1 John 1:7 “but if we walk in the Light as He Himself is in the Light, we have fellowship with one another, and the blood of Jesus His Son cleanses us from all sin.” If we have trusted Christ we are His light. Matthew 5:14 “You are the light of the world. A city set on a hill cannot be hidden. 15 mNor do people light a lamp and put it under a basket, but on a stand, and it gives light to all in the house. 16 In the same way, let your light shine before others, so nthat2 they may see your good works and ogive glory to your Father who is in heaven.” We can sense the darkness in another soul, since the Light of Christ is dwelling in us, The Light of Christ exposes the darkness. There is a spiritual darkness that looms over those who do not know Christ, it is evident to those with discernment, those who walk in the Light of Christ. Often we have a sense of foreboding when in the presence of the unsaved. We don’t always know what we are sensing, but the darkness in them is evidenced by the Light in believers. This knowledge and sense of darkness should lead us to witness to those who are in darkness and on their way to hell. Knowing what is looming ahead for them,. if they do not trust Christ, should motivate us to be sensitive to the Holy Spirit when He gives clear direction to share the good news.
Posted on: Tue, 25 Mar 2014 16:28:03 +0000
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