Light and Darkness

Light and darkness.  Night and Day.  God is light and in Him there is no darkness at all!  We are in a battle everyday for our own hearts and lives, for the lives of those we love, and for the lives of those that do not know Jesus.  I am reminded today that the casualties of the Spiritual war are far greater than that of a natural war.  We as believers in Jesus must stand our ground and be alert at all times.  I believe we are living in a time where those in the church are not radiating with the Light of Jesus as they should, but often times with a 'shade of gray'. 

White and black are two opposite colors, and when they are mixed they create different degrees of gray.  It is the same with those that are called to be lights in a dark world, but when we allow darkness into the light it causes the light to dim and creates a mixture that is not pure, not sustainable.  I will be the first to admit that I have sinned, that I do still sin, and find myself frustrated when I do the very things that I do not want to do.  This is not about being sinless, or perfect.  We will only attain fullness of utopia when we are united with Christ on that day.  For now, however, we are called to be like Him.  We are called to bear fruit, and every branch that does not bear fruit will be cut off and thrown out(John 15).  As a follower and disciple of Christ I long to be more like Jesus.  It is a fight daily to stand firm and strong against the flesh, temptation, and the battle that is waging in our cities, nation, and world. 

Can you imagine a church wihtout mixture, without blemish, without stains, and without compromise?  This is eternal bliss and glory as a new bride united forever with Christ. What about here and now though?  Why not here and now?  Is it possible to live holy lives devoted to the King daily?  If it were not possible the scriptures would say so, but the last time I read it says, "I can do all things through Christ who gives me strength"!  We are more than overcomers, more than victims of what the culture tells us to do and say. 

Let your light shine so differently, that the world will clearly see a difference!  Let us strive to be the salt and light, a city on a hill, that gives light to all around.  Help us God.