GOD
OF LIGHT
The Holy Bible says, “You Lord, are my light.
You dispel my darkness (2 Samuel.22:2)
PART TWO
Continued
from the earlier part
A
follower or devotee of Christ enlightens others by his good works; leading them
out from the deepest valley of darkness by a tiny drop of light. Take for
instance a ray of light passing through a small hole in a dark room; it
highlights the dust particles in the atmosphere. Similarly, the rays of God’s
radiant light can discern even the minute defect of our lives. Those who
practice sorcery or other dark activities will surely find it hard to accept
God’s light as they are enslaved to their darkened master. When you are constantly in God’s presence
reading and memorizing the Holy Word of God, praying, praising and acknowledging
His Promises; His power overwhelms you and His Light tends to brighten your day
; making you refreshed. Continuously confess: Jesus, my Lord and Light of my
life; this will assist you in chasing the unknown sorrows, fear, anxiety,
confusions, anger etc. Allow God’s Light to penetrate through the darkness of
every nook and corner of your life and you will witness Sovereign God’s victory
over it. Absolutely nothing can overpower the Heavenly Light of our Lord and His
grace can walk you through and lead if you truly believe and make an effort for
it. The Holy Bible says, “Wake up sleeper and arise from death, Christ will
shine on you.” (Ephesians 5:14) This is the only Light that can bring out in
you a rich harvest filled with every kind of goodness, righteous and truth. So
let us live in hope like people belonging to the light and bring others too out
to share in it.
John
the Baptist knew that Jesus Christ was the divine light sent by God and so he
announced it to the people and his disciples. When Andrew met Lord Jesus he
went and told his brother Simon Peter about Him; it was then that Peter
went on to meet Lord. Like Andrew, if you can be the lamp that leads others
to the Lord; they too will reap bountiful harvest like Peter who was given
incharge of the Lord’s sheep i.e God built the church upon him. Converse to
someone good about Lord Jesus; encourage and help others by sharing your
knowledge about Him. A good work in His name can perform wonders in the coming
days. In the entire history of mankind, it is only our Lord Jesus who descended
from the heavens to the dark earth to invite sinners to His Light. He said, “I
have not come to call respectable people but outcasts.” (Matthew 9:13) He comforts
us, “Come to Me all of you who are tired from carrying heavy loads and I will
give you rest.” (Matthew 11:28) He touched and healed the leper (Matthew
8:14);He touched and healed the blind; He allowed the lady who came with great
faith to touch His cloak and be cured; He accepted the unholy public making
them holy with His presence. He mingled with the rejected and the outcasts;
relished a meal with the sinners. He made His Everlasting Light to shine and
burn upon them. He sought after the lost in the darkness and on finding,
carried them on His shoulders to the Heavenly Father. Wiping out the tears from
everyone who approached Him; He comforted those who sought refuge in Him. Look
and call out to Him; He is in you and near you. You can hold Him with faith and
just a touch gain deliverance. He is the only Lord and your way to Salvation. To
comfort the anguish of Martha and Mary; His Life-giving Light delved deep down
to the tomb of their only brother; the warmth of His light imparting warmness
to Lazarus cold body and granting breathe to his lifelessness.
So dear ones, if
you are in any of the above state or even worse than all the above instances do
not lose heart! Taste and see His Divine Power, the Holy Spirit in the form of
light and fire. As we begin the solemn observance for the season of Lent
that invites us, the believers to forty days of fasting, prayer and alms-giving.
Spend
time with God as much as possible in reading the Holy Bible, reciting novenas and
Rosary to invoke more spiritual assistance to give up adamant habits that has
chained you over the years. Rather than the regular meal skipping practice; we
suggest that you follow simplicity in your grooming; refrain from talkativeness
and take time for self-assessment ; practice calmness; chase egotism. Resolve to alms-giving when the urge for self indulgence arises and have a grip over mortal
luxury memorizing that you are soil and will perish into it.
God
is faithful in His promises and will fulfill it in His own time; If you are
persistent in your spiritual journey, I assure, you will be made worthy to receive
the promises before His time. Experience and keep it on a lamp stand to
welcome others. So let us resolve to be a pillar of cloud and fire for the
entire world!
May the Lord bless you and take care
of you. May He be kind and gracious to you. May the Lord look on you with favor
and give you peace.
With love
filled blessings,
Your Sister in
Christ