I've been talking a lot about being in a place where you feel as though you are surrounded by darkness simply because I think a great many of us are there these days. But the silver lining is how Jesus uses those circumstances to glorify Himself. He uses difficult circumstances to show His greatness.
Just like when we go out into areas with low light pollution to see the true brightness of the stars, Jesus' light shines so brightly in contrast with the darkness of the world. His strength shows truest when we are weakest. You needn't look hard to see the light of Jesus-- but you will only see it if you are looking for it.
Remember also that you offer that same light to others who haven't experienced Christ. We carry His presence with us at all times, making us torch bearers for the rest of the world. Be aware of what's going on with those around you and let His light shine through you and offer a bit of hope to those who are needing it today, just as He gives it to us.
2 Corinthians 12:9 But he said to me, "My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness." Therefore I will boast all the more gladly about my weaknesses, so that Christ's power may rest on me. (NIV)
John 1:5 The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it. (ESV)
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)
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)
Matthew 10:8 Freely you have received; freely give. (NIV)
Just like when we go out into areas with low light pollution to see the true brightness of the stars, Jesus' light shines so brightly in contrast with the darkness of the world. His strength shows truest when we are weakest. You needn't look hard to see the light of Jesus-- but you will only see it if you are looking for it.
Remember also that you offer that same light to others who haven't experienced Christ. We carry His presence with us at all times, making us torch bearers for the rest of the world. Be aware of what's going on with those around you and let His light shine through you and offer a bit of hope to those who are needing it today, just as He gives it to us.
2 Corinthians 12:9 But he said to me, "My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness." Therefore I will boast all the more gladly about my weaknesses, so that Christ's power may rest on me. (NIV)
John 1:5 The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it. (ESV)
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)
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)
Matthew 10:8 Freely you have received; freely give. (NIV)
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