Let there be light

In ancient days, God spoke the words, "Let there be light" (Genesis 1:3). He's still speaking light and life into people's lives today through His Son, Jesus Christ. Jesus said in John 8:12, "I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will never walk in darkness, but will have the light of life."

Unfortunately we have plenty of darkness in our world today. Just check the newspaper or the nightly news. And what about the moral darkness prevalent in our lives personally? Who hasn't been impacted by child abuse, abortion, divorce, pornography, drug addiction, terrorism, poverty, or sex trafficking? The list could go on!! So what can we do to walk out of the darkness and into the light?

The first step is acknowledging God as the light. There's no question in my mind that God is light -- He is holy, good, true, and life. Why do so few turn to Him to find light? Darkness has a way of dulling our sense and blinding our vision. It's only when you see the true darkness of your life that you will turn to God's light for salvation.

The second step is walking in the light by following Jesus. It takes spiritual guts to walk away from darkness, especially in today's culture--it's called faith. Sadly, moral darkness and evil are celebrated in today's world. But darkness only complicates your life with destruction and death. Moral darkness never built a dream of any kind, except maybe Satan's dream to destroy your life.

God is light! Acknowledge Him. Your path will get brighter, I promise! join us Sunday as we focus on the God is . . . Series. Pastor Tom