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This Little Light of Mine

    In this world, there is darkness because Satan still resides here, awaiting His punishment. There is trouble and pain in this world because of him. Sometimes those things are distracting to us. We see the darkness and are overwhelmed with how seemingly far-reaching it is. But today I want to remind you, that Jesus has already won.

    There is no darkness that the light cannot reach. There is nothing too big for our God. Stop looking at the circumstances and start looking to Jesus! He has made us to be the light of the world. We are the ones who carry His presence and are casting out darkness in all the ends of the earth. Carry that name with confidence!

    Remember today not to fear the circumstances and darkness you see, but to have confidence in the victor that you know-- Jesus Christ. He has conquered the grave, He has overcome the world, and He has beaten this enemy! Let His light shine through you into the world and cast out the darkness starting today.

John 8:12 Again Jesus spoke to them, saying, “I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will not walk in darkness, but will have the light of life.” (ESV)

John 1:5 The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it. (ESV)

1 John 1:7 The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it. (ESV)

Matthew 5:16 In the same way, let your light shine before others, so that they may see your good works and give glory to your Father who is in heaven. (ESV)

Ephesians 5:8 For at one time you were darkness, but now you are light in the Lord. Walk as children of light (ESV)

Matthew 5:14 You are the light of the world. A city set on a hill cannot be hidden. (ESV)

1 John 1:5 This is the message we have heard from him and proclaim to you, that God is light, and in him is no darkness at all. (ESV)

Psalm 27:1 The Lord is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear? The Lord is the stronghold of my life; of whom shall I be afraid? (ESV)

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