Go Find Some Darkness

The night is nearly over; the day is almost here. So let us put aside the deeds of darkness and put on the armor of light.

Romans 13:12

Once, in a Walmart, we bought my daughter Sophia a flashlight of her very own. Sophia flipped it on, trying it out, but none of us could see even a glow. The lights in the store were too bright. “Oh, Mummy,” Sophia pleaded, “can we please go find some darkness?”

From the mouth of babes comes the wisdom of Christ. Darkness is everywhere. We live in a world full of fear and in need of light—and we are the light of the world. Jesus said we’re to show the hope of our Father in heaven to the world, because our light and hope quench the darkness (Matthew 5: 14–16).

As His hands and feet, we are the force that goes, finds, and conquers the dark. We hold the truth that wipes out fear. “Keep your eyes on Me,” Jesus says. His presence in the darkness, in the face of the most primal, serious danger, vanquishes fear. Once fear no longer controls you, and Christ is walking by your side, you are undaunted—and eager to go find some darkness because you are the light of the world!

Lord God, thank You for making us Your light in the world. Show me where the darkness is, so I can shine Your light to those who are so desperately waiting.