Hi, friend! Are you in a place that feels like you’re stuck in quicksand on a dark and stormy day? Do you feel alone and hopeless?In the 21st chapter of Luke, Jesus describes difficult times for the Jewish people and treacherous times on the earth when humanity is fearful and in distress. Notice what He says next!
Now when these things begin to happen, look up and lift up your heads, because your redemption draws near. (Luke 21:28 NKJV)
In just such difficult and fearful times, your deliverance is right at hand! But now, at the time when salvation draws near to you, don’t give up your hope! Don’t abandon the Light that is yours.
The people who sat in darkness have seen a great light, and upon those who sat in the region and shadow of death Light has dawned. (Matthew 4:16 NKJV) Jesus is the Light that has dawned. Don’t close your eyes to His Light; don’t turn your back on the One who can deliver you.
Then Jesus spoke to them again, saying, “I am the light of the world. He who follows Me shall not walk in darkness, but have the light of life.” (John 8:12 NKJV) This is a promise that Jesus gave to all who love Him and follow Him. It’s only as we focus upon Jesus and upon the Scriptures that these promises come to pass in our lives.
And do this, knowing the time, that now it is high time to awake out of sleep; for now our salvation is nearer than when we first believed. The night is far spent, the day is at hand. Therefore let us cast off the works of darkness, and let us put on the armor of light. (Romans 13:11, 12 NKJV)
CAST OFF the works of darkness! Stop looking at what’s wrong in your life, and begin looking at Jesus! Begin meditating upon the Word of God and His promises to you!
Lastly, put on the armor of light. Put on Christ—He is the armor of Light! Fear and despair will be replaced with faith and hope, and you will experience joy in living boldly for Him!
For as many of you as were baptized into Christ have put on Christ. (Galatians 3:27 NKJV)
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