Then Jesus told them, “You are going to have the light just a little while longer. Walk while you have the light, before darkness overtakes you. Whoever walks in the dark does not know where they are going. Believe in the light while you have the light, so that you may become children of light.” When he had finished speaking, Jesus left and hid himself from them.
We are instructed by Jesus to Walk in the Light while there is yet day. We are advised to make good use of our daylight hours so as not to be consumed by the darkness. The reality is, this is a dark and dying world; and as such, it is easy to get distracted if we take our eyes off the Light! This means we have to have a sho nuff relationship with Him; so that when everyone is acting strange from playing in the dark too long; WE will not fall prey to their sickness for we will know & remember what it means to Walk in the Light!
Jesus goes on to say whoever walks in darkness does not know where they are going, they are lost and without hope. Have you ever driven down a dark highway that you were unfamiliar with? It can be a very unnerving experience! The same is true for the dark streets of LIFE! When we fail to look to and walk in the light Jesus already provided for us, we can become easily unhinged, unnerved and afraid, which is not the existence God intended for us. But thankfully the remedy is simple: simply remember to keep your High Beams on and Walk in His Light!
Walking in the light, beautiful light;
ain't it wonderful how the light shines?
Trusting in the light, beautiful light;
ain't it wonderful how the light shines.
Walk in the light, beautiful light,
come where the dewdrops of mercy shine bright.
Oh shine all around us by day and by night,
Jesus is, Jesus is the light of the world;
To God Be The Glory
The weeks of Advent remind us to set aside some time during the holiday season to reflect on our faith. The Bible readings we will read echo the Advent themes of waiting, preparation, hope, and the coming of the promised Messiah.
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