“God is light; in him there is no darkness at all.” 1 John 1:5
We often describe difficult seasons as dark - times of fear, confusion, uncertainty or hopelessness. Yet the Word gives us this beautiful truth: God is light.
This means that everything about Him is good, holy and true. There is no evil in His character, no deception in His words and no darkness in His ways. Even when we do not understand what God is doing, we can still trust who He is.
Our circumstances may feel uncertain, but God is not.
We may not see the way ahead, but God does.
Knowing that God is light also means we do not have to hide from Him. We can bring Him our fears, struggles, sins and questions. His light reveals what needs to change, but it also leads us towards grace, healing and freedom.
And as we walk closely with Him, we are invited to reflect His light too, through the fruits of the spirit: love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, gentleness, faithfulness, goodness and self-control.
The world around us may sometimes feel darker, but we need not fear. God is the Light that dispels all darkness, and He does not change like the shifting shadows. God is still good and He remains faithful despite our changing circumstances.
So don’t be afraid of the darkness my friend, let’s keep walking with the One who is Light and let His light shine through the way we live.