3 Biblical Ways to Be a Light in the Darkness

I still remember stuffing my little red car as full as is humanly possible, preparing for my freshman year at a university two states away. Most of that stuff proved to be sorely unneeded, as I then had to find a place for it all in my narrow half of the dorm room! Little did I know that, rather than dorm furnishings, I most needed guidance on how to be light in the darkness. My faith was challenged that year in a way that both frightened me and woke me up to the ever-pervasive darkness in the world.❀ ✿✿ ❀Key PointsJohn 1 reminds believers that Jesus is the true Light who shines in the darkness and cannot be overcome by it.Christians can be light by bearing witness to Jesus, sharing truth, and testifying to what God has done in their lives.Following Jesus’ commands helps believers walk in the light rather than being pulled back into the world’s darkness.Jesus calls His disciples to shine openly, not hide their faith, so others may see their good works and glorify God.Serving others, sharing truth, and investing in the next generation are practical ways to live as children of light.”The light shines in the darkness and the darkness did not comprehend it.” –  John 1:5This verse from the book of John may paint a sad picture of the world’s lack of understanding, but it also gives us hope. The verses preceding it remind us exactly who we represent when we cast His light into the darkness.”In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. He was in the beginning with God. All things were made through Him, and without Him nothing was made that was made. In Him was life, and the life was the light of men. And the light shines in the darkness, and the darkness did not comprehend it.” – John 1:1-5Jesus is the true Light, and Christians shine in the darkness by reflecting His truth, character, and love rather than drawing attention to themselves. From this passage, and many more, we are given not only the truth about the dark state of the world, but also the “how-to” of being light. I pray these Scriptures encourage, inspire, and motivate you to be light in your own dark corner of the world. Scripture teaches us to be a light in the darkness by bearing witness to Jesus, walking in obedience, and letting our good works point others to God.Photo Credit: ©Unsplash/Johannes Krupinski | Written by Jennifer Waddle | iBelieve.com | Read full story at Read More