Jesus warned His followers that they would have the light for only a little while longer. We can judge for ourselves if we are living in the light or if we are living in darkness. Let’s see what the Word of God says.
If anyone claims, “I am living in the light,” but hates a fellow believer, that person is still living in darkness. (1 Joh 2:9 NLT)
If we catch ourselves disliking people or even hating them, we know that we’re operating in the dark. May God give us His grace to walk in the Light of Jesus Christ.
But anyone who hates a fellow believer is still living and walking in darkness. Such a person does not know the way to go, having been blinded by the darkness. (1 Joh 2:11 NLT)
The verse above shows us what it’s like to have been blinded by darkness.
At one time we too were foolish, disobedient, deceived and enslaved by all kinds of passions and pleasures. We lived in malice and envy, being hated and hating one another. (Tit 3:3 NIV)
The book of Titus, chapter 3 reminds us what we were like before we accepted Jesus Christ as our Savior. Titus urged his readers to be subject to rulers and authorities, to obey, to be ready for every good work,to speak evil of no one, to be peaceable, gentle, showing all humility to all men. And then, verse 3 tells us that we were at one time disobedient, deceived, enslaved in sin, and living in malice and hatred.
Then Jesus said to them, “A little while longer the light is with you. Walk while you have the light, lest darkness overtake you; he who walks in darkness does not know where he is going. (Joh 12:35)
Jesus, our example and beloved Savior, reminds us to walk in the light while it is still available. Those who walk in darkness don’t know where they’re going, and get off of the path of righteousness.
One way to remain in the light is to read and to meditate upon the Word of God. Another test of walking in the light is our obedience to the Scriptures:
Finally, brethren, whatever things are true, whatever things are noble, whatever things are just, whatever things are pure, whatever things are lovely, whatever things are of good report, if there is any virtue and if there is anything praiseworthy—meditate on these things. (Phil 4:8) Let us be obedient to God by meditating upon these worthwhile and noble truths. Jesus told us: “Be of good cheer, I have overcome the world.” (Joh 16:33) Trust in His overcoming light even when darkness seems to surround everything. God bless you.
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