Thursday, March 12, 2026

Scripture

“Once you were darkness, but now in the Lord you are light.  Walk as children of light.” Ephesians 5:8

Reflections

The first thing God did in creation was to speak light into darkness.  We read from 1 Jn. 1:5 that “God is light and in him there is no darkness at all.”  As God’s people, we are children of God and children of light.

The writer of Ephesians exhorts us to walk as children of light.  This is in contrast with all who do evil and hate the light.  They do not come to the light so that their deeds may not be exposed. (Jn. 3)  Children of light are all about that which is good and right and true.

How do we respond to the forces of darkness in our world?  Some may try to isolate themselves from it, avoiding it at all costs.  Others may simply refuse to admit the evils of this present age.  But when we do that, evil only flourishes in the darkness.

Our world needs God.  Just as God spoke light into darkness, so too are we as God’s people called to speak God’s light into a dark world.  We are called to expose that which is false or secretive.  We reveal the shame of the wrongdoer.  We set the standard for honesty, forthrightness, and transparency.

“Let your light shine before others, so that they may see your good works and give glory to your Father in heaven.” (Mt. 5:16)

Prayer

Lord God, thank you for being our light in this dark world.  Help me to shine light in darkness, exposing wrongs, and giving no place for evil to hide.  In Jesus’ Name, Amen.

Full Reading: Ephesians 5:8-14