What on earth are we writing for, if not to spread His Light and the hope of the Resurrection?

In an Easter message, Doug Goins asks:

“Have you seen the glory of God in the face of Christ? Has God driven back the darkness of sin and unbelief in your life?”

To know the power of Christ, personally, will impact our writing, our worldview, and all our relationships. We become the Master’s artists and scribes, surrendered to Him as pens and brushes in His hands. Why? Because He suffered, died, and rose on our behalf. He broke the bondage of sin and fear in our lives. Only His sacrifice can make us right with God. Have we received this free gift of salvation and newness of life? Have we confessed our neediness and sin and reliance upon Him?

If so, our Light can now shine in a dark world.

I heard the voice of Jesus say,
“I am this dark world’s Light.
Look unto Me, thy morn shall rise,
And all thy days be bright.”
I looked to Jesus, and I found
In Him my Star, my Sun;
And in that light of life I’ll walk,
ill traveling days are done.”

(I Heard the Voice of Jesus Say, Horatius Bonar & John B. Dykes)

“Behold, I stand at the door and knock; if anyone hears My voice and opens the door, I will come into him, and will dine with him, and he with Me.” ~ Rev 3:20

March 24, 2008 - 2:07 pm


4 Responses to “Light Shines Out of Darkness”
  1. 1
    Jo Says:
    on March 24, 2008 - 9:55 pm

    What messages of wonder and divine hope! Happy Easter, dear friend!
    Love,
    Jo

  2. 2
    Tiffany Stuart Says:
    on March 26, 2008 - 8:08 pm

    Thanks for this beautiful post. I needed it. More than you know.

  3. 3
    Victoria Gaines Says:
    on March 27, 2008 - 7:24 pm

    Jo, thank you and I hope you had a blessed Easter as well, my friend.

    Tiffany, so glad to hear from you - thank you, too.

  4. 4
    Carla Gade Says:
    on April 1, 2008 - 10:17 pm

    Vicki,
    Thanks for posting this very inspiring message. It really helped me. I know that is my purpose, though I still find myself plagued with fear. I must remember this when the doubts creep in. I appreciate your sweet and Godly spirit!
    {{{ hugs! }}}

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