Posts with the tag “darkness”

“The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it.” - John 1:5Many people assume that when God begins to move in their lives, everything should instantly become peaceful and smooth. They expect clarity without pressure and growth without resistance. Scripture shows a different pattern. Whenever the light of God appears, darkness reacts. Not because the darkness is stronger, b...  Read More

"The people who walked in darkness have seen a great light; those who dwelt in a land of deep darkness, on them has light shone." – Isaiah 9:2    Christmas Eve carries a unique feeling of anticipation. It’s the night before everything changes—the celebration of Jesus, the Savior, coming into the world. But to truly grasp the wonder of Christmas, you have to pause and reflect on the darkness that e...  Read More

“Then the angel I had seen standing on the sea and on the land raised his right hand to heaven. And he swore by him who lives for ever and ever, who created the heavens and all that is in them, the earth and all that is in it, and the sea and all that is in it, and said ‘There will be no more delay!’” - Revelation 10:5-6 When Jesus comes to earth, as Revelation 10 describes, the mighty angel Jesus...  Read More

“You have heard it said, ‘You shall love your neighbor and hate your enemy.’ But I say to you, love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you” (Matthew 5:43-4).   Sometimes, the one who pushes you away with the most force is the one who needs you the most. When we’re dealing with people who despise us for loving Jesus, it’s hard to imagine that the Lord wants anything to do with such peopl...  Read More