The Word gave life to everything that was created, and his life brought light to everyone. The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness can never extinguish it. John 1:4-5 NLT
The Word is uniquely different. It is presented as a Person as well as the power behind the word spoken by God Himself. The Word is also presented as light, and as we well know, Jesus had introduced Himself to the world as its Light. Today's extract is therefore all about the identity and person of Jesus Himself. All you see today is a physical expression of the power of God. All we see in the physical is the outward manifestation of the deep, hidden and amazing power of God.
By the Word, all things were created. By the Word, all things are sustained and kept in place. It doesn't matter whether you believe it or not; there is nothing that is on record now that existed before the One who created them all. It is His life in us that gives us life, and it is His light in us that guides our paths and leads us right. Note that the offer of life and light is for everyone. God does not discriminate when it comes to what He offers, and what He offers is full and free and we will do well to take Him up on His offers before they are withdrawn.
And of course, the reason why we need to respond is because of darkness. How would you appreciate the power and efficacy of light if you never had to deal with darkness? How would I fully appreciate God if there was no choice to make or no battles to fight? The devil knows what is at stake, and he will fight to keep his territory and to drag as many as He can with him to hell. The Light of God is the antidote to darkness, and all who dwell in His Light are eternally safe from the power of sin and darkness.
No matter how deep or long the darkness has reigned, the Light of God can overcome. You can give the Light full access to your heart and allow Him reign and rule. That is the assured way to true life itself, the type that never ends, promised by God, sustained by Jesus and guaranteed by the Holy Spirit. His time of favour is here.
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