During a trip to Peru, I visited one of the many caves
found throughout that mountainous country. Our guide told us that this
particular cave had already been explored to a depth of 9 miles--and it
went even deeper. We saw fascinating bats, nocturnal birds, and
interesting rock formations. Before long, however, the darkness of the
cave became unnerving--almost suffocating. I was greatly relieved when
we returned to the surface and the light of day.
That experience
was a stark reminder of how oppressive darkness can be and how much we
need light. We live in a world made dark by sin--a world that has turned
against its Creator. And we need the Light.
Jesus, who came to
restore all of creation--including humanity--to its intended place
referred to Himself as that "light" (John 8:12). "I have come as a light
into the world," He said, "that whoever believes in Me should not abide
in darkness" (12:46).
In Him, we not only have the light of
salvation but the only light by which we can find our way--His
way--through our world's spiritual darkness.
~ Bill Crowder ~
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