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In him was life, and the life was the light of men. The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it.
John 1:4-5, ESV
Our world is indeed a dark place. Yet, our Lord – the light of the world – is not overcome.
Indeed, the world tried to kill Him, but He rose back to life and will return in victory!
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.
Matthew 5:16, ESV
Emmanuel – God with us – showed us the way to live and love others, that we may manifest the Lord through our actions toward and for others.
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.”
John 8:12, ESV
Only by Jesus can we get eternal life. Believe in Him, and let His light shine through you to reach and save our fallen world.
So then, as we have opportunity, let us do good to everyone, and especially to those who are of the household of faith.
Galatians 6:10, ESV
We take care of our own. Interestingly, if we live or Christ’s love, we will probably pass it on to our lost, hurting world, so that they then will see our good works and praise our Father in heaven. (Matthew 5:16)
But if we walk in the light, as he is in the light, we have fellowship with one another, and the blood of Jesus his Son cleanses us from all sin.
1 John 1:7, ESV
Signs we are walking in the light:
The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it.
John 1:5, ESV
Light can be blocked but not overcome.
Many in our world may feel Christianity is dying or being done away with, but Christ cannot be overcome. He wins in the end!
But love your enemies, and do good, and lend, expecting nothing in return, and your reward will be great, and you will be sons of the Most High, for he is kind to the ungrateful and the evil.
Luke 6:35, ESV
Life is not about “me”. Life is about “them” to the glory of God.
The early Christians were known for their sacrifices for others.
“You are the light of the world. A city set on a hill cannot be hidden.”
Matthew 5:14, ESV
Your love and service for God in the name of Christ should make it evident you are a Christian.
Sure, not everyone you ever meet will know, but those you meet regularly probably should be able to tell by your life.
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.”
John 8:12, ESV
We do not know true light nor can we truly see our sin and wickedness apart from following Christ, obeying His commands.
Find the beauty in God’s Word at Proverbial Thought.
Almost exactly seven years ago today (two days ago, actually) I met a young woman who inspired this poem.
You may have already figured out I am talking about my wife. The mushy part of the story is that I knew the moment I looked into her eyes that she would be my wife. I could also detect what I came to see over the coming days. Her truest beauty came from the One living inside of her.
more than skin deep
beauty that is more than skin deep
because of a deep love of God
if she only knew just how deep
the Father wants her to feel His love
her heart cries out for justice
in a world full of pain and grief
her soul cries out for the Lord Jesus
to put her troubled soul at ease
it has not been enough just to say
God had one Son Whom He sent
through His life lived and then paid
she knows she has a Perfect Friend
this love that so emanates
from her Savior working in Heaven
flows out as she emulates
the Lord Who is the Perfect One
this beauty that goes beyond skin deep
comes from the love of her Savior
it makes the inside soul and mind and body
a holy temple dedicated to the Lord
though on the outside her beauty is great
you need to see what she has inside
the love of her God so permeates
that you can see in her Jesus Christ
so walk with her and see this life
see the love that is so complete
and that this love from Jesus Christ
makes her beauty more than skin deep
a simple man of God 