We recently celebrated Easter, the day that reminds us that the Light has overcome the darkness. From the very beginning, God has been trying to show us that He’s there. He took the darkness, that nebulous space without form, and He said, “Let there be light!” He turned the light on so that He could slowly bring the world into view. He set the masterpiece of His creation in the center of all things to perpetuate the light and share His goodness and love.
As spring comes and wakes up nature from its wintry sleep, we might echo along with the writer of Philippians to think about the good things. Think about those things that are true and beautiful and worthy of respect. Think about those things that bring light into the darkness.
You are still the light. Any time you do a good deed, offer a kind word, or give to a favorite charity, the light comes on. Any time you share some measure of love with those around you, you discover there’s more light available to you.
Prayer is a light. Prayer connects you directly with the very Source of all Light. It is eternal light, the kind that can never grow dim. Imagine each time you pray that you are stepping into a floodlight, the beams are so bright you can do nothing but close your eyes. However, even with your eyes closed the Light is stunning and it fills you with warmth and peace. All you have to do is step into it, connect to it, and that light is yours.
Sure, you can look at the dark side. You can read all the newsfeeds that like nothing better than to keep the darkness in front of you. Don’t be fooled though. Don’t think for a moment that the darkness prevails. It does not. It cannot, because at Easter the Light manifested itself in a way that defeated death and darkness. At Easter, we see the fulfillment of all God saw when He declared things to be good. Let’s rise up and keep that light shining forevermore.