It has been said that darkness is the absence of light. It is easy to hear the news or read social media feeds and conclude that we are living in a dark time. Crime is at an all-time high, sin is rapant, and godly living seems hard to find.
We know that bad news sells and therefore, we may miss the stories of “light” showing up, however, there are so many exciting stories of breakthroughs and revivals.
The truth of the matter is that even when our surroundings seem dark and bleak, it only takes a little light to break through the darkness. Even the smallest amount of light will go a long way in darkness to create a breakthrough.
The move of God is on the horizon and revivals are happening consistently. Many heard of the revival that took place earlier this year in February at Asbury College, where students and thousands of visitors flooded the campus in Wilmore, Kentucky, to seek God for days. The college shut down and the students’ hunger for God overshadowed everything else. In addition to Asbury, Lee College in Cleveland, Tennessee, also experienced a spontaneous spiritual movement. There are other places around the world that may not be publicized but are just as hungry for God and experiencing revival. For example, there is a Christian movement and hunger for God in Iran that is growing faster than any other county. Additionally, an explosive growth in Thailand through the FJCCA (Free in Jesus Christ Association) and other places like India, Algeria, and Myanmar which are also experiencing godly gains.
Thus, despite the negativity that seems to be prevalently highlighted in the media, there are plenty of people hungry for God and light is, in fact, expelling the darkness. Ultimately, God is the answer to the questions that the world is seeking.
When you search for the good, you will find the good. Do not allow yourself to get distracted when darkness seems to be winning. Our light will far outshine the darkness.
“Let your light shine before men that they may see your good works and glorify your Father which is in heaven”. (Matthew 5:16).
I hope this year will be a year filled with light! God has already won! We can walk in the light because He is light!
“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)
Rhonda L. Smart, [email protected]
