John 1:5 ASV

As I sit and think about the light shining on in the darkness, it bings several things to me. First, I notice that the presence of dakness doesn't mean the absence of light. The text doesn't hide the fact that darkness exist but emphisizes the truth that in spite of the darkness, the light shines. Darkness is unable to shadow the presence of light. It actually draws a sharp contrast to the light; making it more recognizable. So in times when our lives are filled with extreme darkness, the presence of Christ shines through.