And the light shines in the darkness, and the darkness did not comprehend it. John 1:5 NKJV
The darkness didn't understand what was happening. Light had come. The Light was life, and the power to give life to others. But the darkness just couldn't see what was in front of its face.
And so darkness tried to overpower the Light but it failed. It's impossible to extinguish this light - once it was unleashed on the world, it can never be snuffed out.
Neither could the darkness use it for its own purposes. The light was there to accomplish what the Father had planned from the beginning of time and nothing could stop it.
How many times is the answer right in front of our own faces and we just can't see it?
We strive and struggle to improve our lot in life but really there is only one thing to seek.
Seek the giver of light and He promises to nourish, supply, defend and protect His own.
Seek first the kingdom of God and you'll receive whatever is needed.
Whatever. Is. Needed.
I'm sharing a You-Tube video of a song that talks about His loving Kindness shining through our darkness - Jesus Christ, Our Living Hope. (Subscribers will need to click through to my blog.)
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This post was written in response to the prompt "darkness," shared at Five Minute Friday. You can read other responses here.
I'm also sharing this post with the community at
Grace & Truth,
Inspire Me Monday,
InstaEncouragements Link-Up,
Recharge Wednesday,
#TuneInThursday
Visiting as your FMF neighbor. Light always wins! Have a blessed weekend and Christmas season!
ReplyDeleteIt's so encouraging to remember that the darkness cannot overpower the light! And Living Hope is one of my favourite songs! Visiting from FMF #20.
ReplyDeleteLovely post and sucha great message in that song. Thank you for this. Christ is the light of the world.
ReplyDeleteThe light comes in, the darkness fades,
ReplyDeletebut in this world it must endure,
for to see the devil's waiting blades
we need its chiaroscuro.
We're not yet creatures of the light,
freed for Adam's Eden-sin.
To walk the walk and win the fight,
we need to see to win.
The darkness gives us light and shadow
that define that which we see
and mark the course we need to plow
to gain God's victory.
When we bask one day in Heaven's glow,
the shadows can depart, and go.
Yes, the Light is all we need. Unending, He provides everything we could possibly need. Good song! (Visiting from FMF #14)
ReplyDeleteAmen! Seeking Light is the only way I've found to make it through the darkness :).
ReplyDeleteJerralea, I love that Phil Wickham song, Living Hope!!! Darkness will never overcome the light! I am so glad that we are reminded of that in so many ways at this time of year.
ReplyDeleteThanks for linking up at InstaEncouragements! MERRY CHRISTMAS!!!
Jerralea, I love the song you posted. Thank you for inspiring me to seek the light first this morning. Maree
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