ARE YOU LOOKING FOR PEACE, JOY AND DIRECTION IN YOUR LIFE?

BIBLE PASSAGE:
The true light that gives light to every man was coming into the world.
(John 1:9)

MEDITATION:
Have you ever noticed how much “things” change in the dark?
Your toe can often remind you of the difficulties of the dark
when it has a close encounter of the worst kind with a chair
leg or some other object. You start to hop around on one foot,
but then you stop because you are afraid of injuring a toe on
the other foot. When it is completely dark you can appreciate
the need for a light.

The world is stumbling in darkness from one crisis to another.
The crises are getting worse and worse, and are coming closer
and closer to home. Inflation, population explosion, crime,
and hunger dominate vast areas of the world.

Just as you need some light for navigating the darkness, the
world also is in desperate need of light. Not the kind of light
that comes from the sun or moon, but the kind of light that
shines righteousness into the darkness of sin sweeping the
world.

Jesus said, “I am the light of the world”. If you follow Him and
give your life to Him, He will be your guiding light in this dark
world of sin and confusion. The darkness can create worry and
fear, but Jesus promises to give us peace and joy. That’s what
light does – it provides relief from the darkness.

ACTION:
Do you feel like you are in a world of darkness, groping around
trying to find direction for your life? The world is not going to
light your path, but Jesus will!
    “God’s Word is a lamp for your feet, a light for your path”
    (Psalm 119:105)

He can make sense out of senselessness.
  He can bring stability to instability.
    He can bring clarity to confusion.
      He can bring cleanliness into a life that is in a mess.
        He can bring direction to anyone who is wandering.
          He can bring righteousness to sinfulness.
            He can bring freedom to anyone who is a prisoner of sin.
              He can bring peace to turmoil
                He can bring joy to sadness.

The light of Jesus will clear the darkness of sin from the lives of
everyone. His light shines into the darkest recesses of our lives
(that hidden part where sin is thriving and we are allowing it to
remain there).

Jesus knows that sin should not be a part of our lives and if we
allow Him (pray and ask Him), His light will force that cancerous
sin out of our lives. Why do we call it a “cancerous sin”? We use
that name because if it is left alone, it will continue to grow and
damage us in all kinds of way. It is no surprise that Jesus said,
“I am the light of the world”.
    “When Jesus spoke again to the people, he said,
    “I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me
     will never walk in darkness, but will have the light
     of life.” (John 8:12)

He tells us that when His light is in us, then we will carry His
light (we will never walk in darkness). That is what He wants
of all believers – to carry His light.

Pray,
“Heavenly Father, thank You for the light You brought
into a dark world. I need Your light in my life. Your
light shines in the darkest places and gives me hope!
Thank You for how much You have brightened my
life and have shown me my purpose for living. My
desire is that no one should continue to live in
darkness, so teach me to carry Your light to others.”

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