Living in Darkness

Let the redeemed of the Lord say so.

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Psalm 107:2

From the 1300s and for nearly 600 years, from November to March each year the city of Rittenberg, Austria, was in the dark. The city was built behind a 3,000-foot mountain to protect it from marauders in search of plunder. Since the lack of winter sunshine was a small price to pay for safety, no one worried much about being in the dark. Times have changed, as they always do, and current residents say the lack of winter sun is one of the biggest drawbacks to living in that village, even with the power of electricity to keep the lights on.

As you look about, it appears that the entire world is living in darkness—not for the lack of the sun, but for the lack of The Son. In John 8:12. Jesus said, “I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will not walk in darkness, but will have the light of life.” In John 9, Jesus again said, “I am the light of the world.” Now, The Savior has called you to be the light of the world (Matthew 5:14). In Ephesians 5:8, Paul wrote “For at one time you were darkness, but now you are light in the Lord. Walk as children of light.”

Are you shining brightly for the Lord? Today’s verse says if you are redeemed, you need to speak up. You may not be a preacher or evangelist, but you have the eternal flame of glory within and let its glow permeate all you do. It is your calling, until Jesus comes again, to be that light that proclaims that He is the Savior. Pray for many in government today who are struggling in the dark and don’t even realize it. Pray that there would be someone with the bright light of Christ to bring illumination to their souls and lead them to God’s redemption in their lives.