September 29, 2015
It’s a euphemism for the closing of a business or organization: “Last one out, turn out the lights.” It has implications for another realm as well.
“For a little while longer the Light is among you. Walk while you have the Light, so that darkness will not overtake you; he who walks in the darkness does not know where he goes. While you have the Light, believe in the Light, so that you may become sons of Light.” (John 12.35-36)
Jesus, on the eve of His suffering and death, spoke of the limited time left to savor, learn, and believe in Him, the Light. Each of us are limited by the uncertainty and finite nature of our lives as well. We have this present moment to believe and walk in the Light. And, this present world is limited, because it is rushing headlong to its conclusion.
This side of the kingdom of God, we live in a type of “Babylon,” whose suddenly destruction is described in Revelation 18: “the light of a lamp will not shine in you any longer; and the voice of the bridegroom and bride will not be heard in you any longer; for your merchants were the great men of the earth, because all the nations were deceived by your sorcery.” (Revelation 18.23) Signs indicate the soon “turning off of the Light”, so the need and opportunity is urgent.
For those of us who have become sons and daughters of Light, today is the day to know and walk in that Light. It doesn’t matter how well we did in the past; what matters is this day and moment. Even more pressing is the need for those who don’t know the Light at all to do so, while they can. We represent that Light, in word and lifestyle.
Will others see and hear the Light through us? In a dark world, the Light desires that we shine, while there is time.
Steve
©Steve Taylor, 2015
Be sure to also visit http://thetruthrevolution.wordpress.com/
Amazon ebook & print devotional -http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00FQ1Q9GW
paperback print copy of book — https://www.createspace.com/4500045
“For a little while longer the Light is among you. Walk while you have the Light, so that darkness will not overtake you; he who walks in the darkness does not know where he goes. While you have the Light, believe in the Light, so that you may become sons of Light.” (John 12.35-36)
Jesus, on the eve of His suffering and death, spoke of the limited time left to savor, learn, and believe in Him, the Light. Each of us are limited by the uncertainty and finite nature of our lives as well. We have this present moment to believe and walk in the Light. And, this present world is limited, because it is rushing headlong to its conclusion.
This side of the kingdom of God, we live in a type of “Babylon,” whose suddenly destruction is described in Revelation 18: “the light of a lamp will not shine in you any longer; and the voice of the bridegroom and bride will not be heard in you any longer; for your merchants were the great men of the earth, because all the nations were deceived by your sorcery.” (Revelation 18.23) Signs indicate the soon “turning off of the Light”, so the need and opportunity is urgent.
For those of us who have become sons and daughters of Light, today is the day to know and walk in that Light. It doesn’t matter how well we did in the past; what matters is this day and moment. Even more pressing is the need for those who don’t know the Light at all to do so, while they can. We represent that Light, in word and lifestyle.
Will others see and hear the Light through us? In a dark world, the Light desires that we shine, while there is time.
Steve
©Steve Taylor, 2015
Be sure to also visit http://thetruthrevolution.wordpress.com/
Amazon ebook & print devotional -http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00FQ1Q9GW
paperback print copy of book — https://www.createspace.com/4500045
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