Too Dark
A few weeks ago, we had Daylight Savings Time where we put our clocks one hour back. Many people including me were overjoyed with the thought of having one more hour of sleep. It was great, but it didn’t last long because yes we get one more hour of sleep, but it also means that it gets darker earlier and earlier. So, there are many people who go to work or to school when it’s dark and come back to darkness. There are many who become depressed because of this, so many of these people are gloomy and depressed during these times.
The sun and light does affect people. The more they have it in their lives, the more positive and happy they seem to be. Likewise, darkness brings about a negative aspect. John 8:12 says that “...Jesus is the light of the world...” When believers, born again disciples of Jesus Christ deem that as true in their lives then they are always upbeat even in the face of duress. Our faith should not be dictated by circumstances or having symbolic “darkness” in our lives. His light gives us warmth, direction, and love. It shows us that we’re not alone in the deepest and darkest times.
There are many who cling to things in the dark to help them deal or cope like substances they take or certain companionship to help them feel significant and alive, but those are temporary assurances. They come and go, but in Psalm 23 it says that God will be with us through the dark “valleys of death”, and He will lead us out back into the light. Jesus died on the cross 2,000 years ago to face death, sin, and Satan. He faced the darkest of dark days for our sins and weaknesses, so that we would be in perpetual light in this life and the life to come into eternity. His light will be in those who trust Him as Lord and Savior forever.