The True Light that gives light to
every man was coming into the world.
John 1:9
This was the ultimate spiritual D-Day! The True Light of God, Jesus, was
establishing His “beachhead” in this world. Darkness, like the Nazi regime’s
control of Europe during World War II, reigned
over God’s creation because of the fallen-ness of human sin. When the Allies landed on Omaha Beach
in Normandy, France, on June 6th,
1944, it meant that victory was coming and the Allies had beaten back the
tyranny of the Nazis - although there were still many battles to be fought
until it would be finally over. When the
True Light of God came into the world, it meant that God had won the ultimate
battle, even though many battles would need to be fought to gain final
victory. It was the beginning of the
“already-but-not-yet” kingdom
of God coming to
earth!
In a personal way, I see the True Light of God coming
into my life on a regular basis. Over
and over again, I battle with the darkness that still tries to control me, even
though He has made His “beachhead” in my life and continues to advance in my
maturing process. The victory has been
won, yet the darkness doesn’t want to surrender, and my flesh still desires to
stay in the shadows of the evil one’s influence. And so the “already-but-not-yet” kingdom
presses on and continues to come into the world of my life. Thank God for the True Light that shines ever
brighter, beating back the darkness with His shining glory!
Questions to consider: Has the True Light of God come into
your life? If not, don’t you want to
come out of the darkness that controls you?
If so, how is He advancing in your life?
Who is in the battle with you, and how do you fight the battle together?
Prayer: Thank You, Jesus, for coming into our world and
for coming into the world of my life.
Thank You that You have already won the war. Continue to strengthen me for the battles
that need to be waged until the final, complete victory. Amen.
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