Again, Jesus spoke to them, saying, “I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will not walk in darkness but will have the light of life.” John 8:12 (ESV)
The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it. John 1:5 (ESV)
When humans engage in darker emotions of hatred and “othering” people, a deep divide and polarization can occur. People can become so entrenched in their evil and dark thoughts towards others, that they begin to think this is reality but, it can be so far from the truth. They conveniently “forget” that people different from them are also humans created by God who have feelings, the same body functions, etc. Instead of realizing we are stronger together as God’s children, they allow darker thoughts to prevail and then division and dissension arise.
God knows the children and the world He created. He knows our thoughts as well as what the future holds. Throughout His Holy Word, He has made it clear that He wants us to walk in the light of love and spread hope, peace, respect, integrity, etc. With His light we can crush darkness, which is hatred, division, arrogance, envy, malice, destruction, and the list can go on and on.
One of the ways to shine God’s light of love is to daily fill up with His word and to pray. We need to constantly ask for guidance on handling evil and negativity that we will encounter, and to know how we are to respond. Eventually, many people who have hatred and dark thoughts in their hearts and minds will turn from their darkness into the light of love and hope. Honestly, this is part of the great commission God has called us all to do; to spread His message to all the world.
Seek to show kindness daily to all you meet. Especially reach out to others who do not look like you and seek to help and /or get to know them. Volunteer to help in various programs that serve the underprivileged, the elderly, and people who are marginalized.
When we look to daily shine God’s light of love, it will definitely crush the darkness of this world.
Blessings,
Angélique
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