A Thrill of Hope - Week 4: Day 5
The Light that Changes Everything
Children love to hear stories of their parents’ past and their adventures when they too were children. They know that even though the story might be dramatic or even scary at times that all will turn out ok, after all the parent is with them right then.
John 1:1-5 is the exact same way. No matter what happens throughout the rest of the book, no matter how dark it gets, we know it will be okay because verse 5 says, “The darkness did not overpower the Light.”
No matter what happens when Jesus begins to work in the temple; or when Lazarus dies; or when Jesus Himself dies on the cross – no matter what – “the darkness did not [will not] overpower the Light!” And that is a major rejoicing for us!
Some translations say, “The darkness did not comprehend the Light.” Throughout scripture we find that darkness and light are both powerful forces, but they are not equal powerful forces. Bringing a “box of darkness” into a sun lit room is not the same as lighting a candle on a dark night.
Light is always the most powerful force that we can experience. From Genesis 1: when “darkness was over the face of the deep” and God’s very word brought light – to John 1:1 where again God’s Word brought Light, and the “darkness did not overpower the light.” No, darkness cannot “hold a candle” to light!
Isaiah 9:2 says, “The people who walk in darkness will see a great light,” and in John 8:12 Jesus says, “I am the Light of the world; he who follows Me shall not walk in the darkness, but shall have the light of life.”
On Christmas and every
day, we celebrate the coming of that Light, and by His coming and our salvation, we know, that no matter what happens (COVID-19, Depression, anxiety, stress, sickness), no matter how dark it gets in this life, “the darkness did not [and will not] overpower the Light!” May God’s presence and assurance go with you this day, because your Parent - your Father - said everything would be alright.
Remember, “you will never get into God’s kingdom unless you enter it like a child.”
How does this LIGHT help you today in all that you are facing?
~ Pastor Matthew
"That which was from the beginning, which we have heard, which we have seen with our eyes, which we have looked upon, and our hands have handled, concerning the Word of life—the life was manifested, and we have seen, and bear witness, and declare to you that eternal life which was with the Father and was manifested to us—that which we have seen and heard we declare to you, that you also may have fellowship with us; and truly our fellowship is with the Father and with His Son Jesus Christ. And these things we write to you that your joy may be full." - 1 John 1:1-5
Children love to hear stories of their parents’ past and their adventures when they too were children. They know that even though the story might be dramatic or even scary at times that all will turn out ok, after all the parent is with them right then.
John 1:1-5 is the exact same way. No matter what happens throughout the rest of the book, no matter how dark it gets, we know it will be okay because verse 5 says, “The darkness did not overpower the Light.”
No matter what happens when Jesus begins to work in the temple; or when Lazarus dies; or when Jesus Himself dies on the cross – no matter what – “the darkness did not [will not] overpower the Light!” And that is a major rejoicing for us!
Some translations say, “The darkness did not comprehend the Light.” Throughout scripture we find that darkness and light are both powerful forces, but they are not equal powerful forces. Bringing a “box of darkness” into a sun lit room is not the same as lighting a candle on a dark night.
Light is always the most powerful force that we can experience. From Genesis 1: when “darkness was over the face of the deep” and God’s very word brought light – to John 1:1 where again God’s Word brought Light, and the “darkness did not overpower the light.” No, darkness cannot “hold a candle” to light!
Isaiah 9:2 says, “The people who walk in darkness will see a great light,” and in John 8:12 Jesus says, “I am the Light of the world; he who follows Me shall not walk in the darkness, but shall have the light of life.”
On Christmas and every
day, we celebrate the coming of that Light, and by His coming and our salvation, we know, that no matter what happens (COVID-19, Depression, anxiety, stress, sickness), no matter how dark it gets in this life, “the darkness did not [and will not] overpower the Light!” May God’s presence and assurance go with you this day, because your Parent - your Father - said everything would be alright.
Remember, “you will never get into God’s kingdom unless you enter it like a child.”
How does this LIGHT help you today in all that you are facing?
~ Pastor Matthew
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