John 1:1-5 - Darkness has no authority over Light !!!
I was reading the first few verses of the first chapter of John yesterday and I began to think upon vs. 5 where it says the Light shines in the darkness and the darkness does not comprehend it. It's saying the darkness does not understand the Light. I thought this was a strange way of saying what I thought was being said, so I looked up the Greek word for comprehend. It's a word that has many meanings. It means; seize, possess, find, apprehend, perceive, overtake, and more. The point of the scripture is to let the readers know that the darkness has no power or authority over the Light. I like the word, "overtake". The Lights shines in the darkness and the darkness does not overtake it. It can't! The darkness is powerless when the Light comes in. You might say that the dark is "in the dark" about the Light :)
Why is it then that we can't seem to overcome certain "sins" in our lives? Because God gives us a choice! He allows us to choose Him or choose our sin. Yes, the Light has the power to overcome and conquer the darkness, but we have to be willing to allow the Light to come in. Is the temptation to perform our sin great? Yes! But God has given us a greater power in Jesus Christ! He has given us the power to say NO to our sin and to the temptation. I find it much easier to say no to temptation when #1. I realize my sin will separate me from God, #2. I realize there will be consequences and cost to my sin that I may not be willing to pay, #3. I realize that choosing God's way is the best way for me and my family. The benefits to choosing God is much greater than the temporary satisfaction of fulfilling my temptation.
Remember, the darkness (sin) has no power over the Light. It can not overtake you unless you let it. It may feel like you're going to die if you don't give in to the temptation, but I promise you spiritual life when you choose the Light! You can make the choice today to allow the Light to overtake your darkness. Hold onto this Light of Jesus. He promises you eternal life in Him. He won't let you down!
Wednesday, July 8, 2009
Friday, July 3, 2009
A Special Day
11/23/69. Now that's a date you don't write very often if ever. I, on the other hand, write that date on a very regular basis. As a matter of fact, when I went to write the actual date (11/23/08), I couldn't remember what year I was living in because I have never written the date 11/23/08. It is automatic for me to write 11/23/69. And I found myself having brain lock! I sat and stared at 11/23/ for a good 15 seconds before realizing that I needed to end it with 08. Are you asking why this strage behavior from me? Because 11/23/69 is the birthdate of someone very special to me. After finally writting the correct year with the date, I sat a few minutes thinking of Psalm 139:13-16 (NIV version with a twist of Angie).
For God created your inmost being
He knit you together in your mother's womb
Praise Him for you are indeed fearfully and wonderfully made
His works are wonderful (marvelous), know that full well.
Your frame was not hidden from Him
When you were made in that secret place
When you were woven together in the depths of the earth.
His eyes saw your unformed body.
And all the days ordained for you
Were written in His book
Before one of them came to be.
Wow. I sat and thought about God watching as each and every fiber of your body was being formed. He saw every one, every ounce you gained, every limb being formed and every organ coming to life. He saw it all and as He created and watched, He found Himself very much hoping that you would fall madly in love with Him because He is madly in love wih you!
It is sad when people don't celebrate their birth. God created each and every one of you with a specific purpose, a specific plan. He detailed every fiber of your being. He created you fearfully and wonderfully. He designed you for His purpose. He is marvelous indeed and so are His works - which is YOU! If you are one of those who think your birthday is no big deal, then I have news for you. It's a big deal for real!!! Celebrate it. Have fun with it. You are a very special creation!
God bless you all.
For God created your inmost being
He knit you together in your mother's womb
Praise Him for you are indeed fearfully and wonderfully made
His works are wonderful (marvelous), know that full well.
Your frame was not hidden from Him
When you were made in that secret place
When you were woven together in the depths of the earth.
His eyes saw your unformed body.
And all the days ordained for you
Were written in His book
Before one of them came to be.
Wow. I sat and thought about God watching as each and every fiber of your body was being formed. He saw every one, every ounce you gained, every limb being formed and every organ coming to life. He saw it all and as He created and watched, He found Himself very much hoping that you would fall madly in love with Him because He is madly in love wih you!
It is sad when people don't celebrate their birth. God created each and every one of you with a specific purpose, a specific plan. He detailed every fiber of your being. He created you fearfully and wonderfully. He designed you for His purpose. He is marvelous indeed and so are His works - which is YOU! If you are one of those who think your birthday is no big deal, then I have news for you. It's a big deal for real!!! Celebrate it. Have fun with it. You are a very special creation!
God bless you all.
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