Lead Me To The Light

Secrets.  Poor choices.  Lies.  All things which draw us into darkness where no one can see who we really are, warts and all.  If we show somebody our dark side, how do we know they won't run for the hills?  We don't.  It takes an act of bravery to speak the truth.  Especially when the risk involved could cost a relationship.  One of the bravest women I know told her husband about an affair, albeit a one time occurrence. She is not the kind of woman to have an affair.  It was completely out of character.  Her husband was very distraught, and it did some damage.  But, admitting her mistake in the light of day opened his eyes.  Believe it or not, the relationship took a positive turn. How many people really admit this sort of thing?  A minuscule number, I presume.  I would rather live in the light of truth than in the darkness of lies.  And, my friend has taught me more about truth and bravery than she'll ever know.

Today’s Gospel (John 3:16-21) affirms the importance of stepping out of darkness into the light:

And this is the verdict, that the light came into the world, but people preferred darkness to light, because their works were evil. For everyone who does wicked things hates the light and does not come toward the light, so that his works might not be exposed. But whoever lives the truth comes to the light, so that his works may be clearly seen as done in God.

In Volume Four, Jesus is ready to heal our darkened souls:

“You are living in a time that is infected by darkness. It is no surprise that some of you will also be infected. I am calm about this but I seek to remedy your spiritual illness now. You must turn it over to Me. You must be humble while I minister to you and replace your weakness with spiritual strength. Look toward heaven. I am here. I am the light that you must walk toward. Now, at this time, do not look away. Keep your eyes focused on Me and begin your ascent. You will be given such assistance that you will clearly understand that your Savior is working and the origin of your healing is divine.”

Thank you, Lord, for lessons in bravery.  Those lessons rarely occur when expected, but always right on time.  

God bless,

Bonnie