This is the message which we have heard from Him and declare to you, that God is light and in Him is no darkness at all. I John 1:5 Recently I struck a match and noticed that there wasn’t a shadow from the flame that the match was producing. At that moment I was fascinated with the concept that the light from the match didn’t cast a shadow. Then I start to ponder….why isn’t there a shadow? A shadow represents the absence of light. Since God is light there is no absence of light to produce a shadow. A shadow also occurs when an object blocks the light. Is there something that is blocking God’s light in your life? Sometimes the items that we prioritize over God can cause a shadow. The more items that we prioritize over God the larger the shadow grows. Before we realize it the entire light of God is consumed. God wants us to fully submerge in His light.... in His presence. As I prayed what to write about for this blog. The Lord brought to my memory that moment of the match. The Holy Spirit revealed to me that this is a great representation of God. That He is the light like the match and that nothing blocks him so no shadow can form in the midst of His light. Therefore darkness can not exist in Him. Think about it...when you are traveling down a path that has been illuminated by light you can see clearly. The obstacles and scenery are visible. There is no confusion about what is around you or where you are going. But, walking this same path in darkness leads to uncertainty, nothing is visible… you have no clear direction of the path. God wants to be the light...along your path (life). Jesus spoke in John 8:12(ESV) “I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will not walk in darkness, but will have the light of life.” In Psalm 23:4 (NKJV) David states “Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: For you are with me; Your rod and Your staff, they comfort me.” Even in the midst of darkness/valley God is still there walking, comforting, and guiding you back to His light. So when you are discouraged or just need a reminder of God’s light and how powerful it is….light a match and be reminded that God is light and in Him is no darkness at all. Be Encouraged, Shaneen |
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