One-minute read.
This is the message we have heard from Him and announce to you that God is Light, and in Him there is no darkness at all.
1 John 1:5
John refers to the light Jesus shed on the Earth with His presence, contrasting the false teachers that spread lies. Christ manifested God Himself, overcoming death and, by doing so, defeating darkness. Light emphasizes the glory of the Lord, His splendor, truthfulness, and purity. Receiving salvation brings God’s light into our lives, revealing the truth that we can’t find any other way.
Because we live in the light of Christ, we have a different way of responding to the world around us. Instead of transforming to the darkness, we dispel it with God’s light and an attitude of love and joy. As a truth-oriented person, grace doesn’t come easy to me. I must lead with mercy and contain the bear, a childhood defense mechanism. With God, I find victory, controlling my strong emotions, not saying what I want to say, and beginning to lead more with grace.
Decide how you want people to remember you: crabby or kind. Crabby people put themselves first, kind people put others first, and they do it well with Jesus. By letting the Lord work in our hearts, dispelling the darkness, and letting His light shine through, we draw people to us instead of pushing them away.
Journaling Questions:
What can you do to share Christ’s light with others today?
How does allowing God to transform you change your life?
In what area do you need God’s help to become better?
Prayer:
Lord, thank You for helping us become messengers of light to the world around us. Fill us with Your Spirit, and help us lead with grace. When strong, negative emotions try to control us, give us victory in Jesus over them. Help us become better, not bitter.
IJNIP. Amen
