I am sending you to them to open their eyes and turn them from darkness to light, and from the power of Satan to God, so that they may receive forgiveness of sins and a place among those who are sanctified by faith in me. Acts 26:17b-18 NIV
God desires to give all men hope and freedom, to turn them from darkness to light. For a season, Satan has been given authority to rule this world, that’s why life is so hard; that’s why we encounter so much darkness. But we are not destined to remain in darkness!
In him was life, and that life was the light of all mankind. The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it. John 1:4-5
The people who walk in darkness will see a great light. For those who live in a land of deep darkness, a light will shine. Isaiah 9:2 NLT
Jesus is the light we need to expel the darkness. He is the answer. He has already paved the way, the light is shining. We simply need to follow Him, to walk in His light.
Then Jesus again spoke to them, saying, “I am the Light of the world; he who follows Me will not walk in the darkness, but will have the Light of life.” John 8:12 NASB
If you are struggling through the darkness, call out to Jesus! Ask Him to light the way for you and direct your paths. Open your Bible and ask God to give you the direction you need and the peace you desire.
Your word is a lamp for my feet, a light on my path. Psalm 119:105 NIV
Because of God’s tender mercy, the morning light from heaven is about to break upon us,
to give light to those who sit in darkness and in the shadow of death, and to guide us to the path of peace.” Luke 1:79