Light a Candle
It is better to light a candle than to curse the darkness.
“For, behold, the darkness shall cover the earth, and gross darkness the people: but the LORD shall arise upon thee, and his glory shall be seen upon thee.” (Isaiah 60:2)
We clearly see that darkness has covered the earth. Spiritual darkness has permeated every continent on the planet and its penetration has devastatingly impacted the professing church. We want to be warriors for Christ, to flush out the darkness. However, Jesus said that in the last days false prophets would rise up to deceive many, that iniquity would abound and the love of many would wax cold. He said that there would be famine, pestilence, war, earthquakes, envy, strife, self-centeredness, etc.
Certainly we could get caught up in pointing the finger at those who we believe to be responsible. In this day and age, there certainly is a lot of this. We could choose to campaign against the darkness by pointing out all the faults. However, while we believe that there is a place and time to speak the judgment of God, and believe that there is need for discipline and correction. “It is better to light a candle than to curse the darkness.”
Do we believe that the Lord Himself has called His people to be light in this dark world? We are called to be those who act as salt, a preservative that holds back decay and seasoning that has the potential of making those who taste it thirsty. He said: "You are the salt of the earth; but if the salt loses its flavor, how shall it be seasoned? It is then good for nothing but to be thrown out and trampled underfoot by men. You are the light of the world. A city that is set on a hill cannot be hidden. Nor do they light a lamp and put it under a basket, but on a lampstand, and it gives light to all who are in the house. Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works and glorify your Father in heaven." (Matt. 5:13-16)
“Be not overcome of evil, but overcome evil with good.” (Romans 12:21)
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