DO YOU FEEL LIKE YOU ARE STUMBLING THROUGH LIFE?

SCRIPTURE:
This is the verdict:  Light has come into the world, but men loved
darkness instead of light because their deeds were evil. 
(John 3:19)

MEDITATION:
When do most of the violent crimes happen?
Although daytime crimes are increasing, 
as a general rule, most of them happen at night.
Why?
Because it is dark and criminals love the dark.

Those who love the darkness are bent toward evil
and have no interest in the Lord.
“The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it.”
(John 1:5)
Since things that used to happen under the cover of darkness
are happening more during the daylight,
we might be inclined to say that the darkness IS overcoming the light.

However, the scriptures are referring to the “Light of the world”, Jesus.
His light is always shining and will never be overtaken by darkness.
However many folks refuse to allow His light to enter into their hearts.
Jesus is being rejected by an overwhelming majority of people today.

Think about when God created the world, He said, “Let there be light”.
God knows the value of light for all mankind.
We know the importance of light, because it is equated to Jesus.
Unfortunately, many are living in spiritual darkness,
confused, frustrated, disturbed, and fearful.
They move from one crisis to another in a state of hopelessness.
People are stumbling blindly in spiritual darkness
and headed toward destruction, judgment and hell.

In sports some say that you should never change a winning strategy,
but you should always change a losing one.
This holds true for living our lives as well.
If we are experiencing the things associated with the darkness,
then it is time for us to make a change.

God can make the light penetrate our lives, 
and turn the darkness of life into day.
However, just as we have to flip a switch to turn on the light in our home,
we have to make a choice to allow the light of the Lord to shine into our lives.

ACTION:
Is the light of the Lord shining in your heart and life?
Is it waiting for you to invite it in?
Don’t continue wandering around in a confusing and frustrating darkness;
invite the light of the Lord into your heart and life.

Pray,
“Heavenly Father, thank You for the gift of the light of Your Son, Jesus.
You know the dark areas that exist in my life. Fill those dark areas with
the light of the Lord, so that I can escape the rut of life I am in. Teach me
to allow His light to shine through me for others to see.”