Men, we are deceived if we do not realize that we are surrounded by great darkness. It is of utmost importance that we do not let the darkness enter into us. It is bad enough to have it around us. We have to make every effort to maximize the light that comes from each member of our family. We need to identify the areas or sources of darkness that hinder the light. Arguments, contention, disobedience, bad moods, and selfishness are all frequent causes that obstruct the light from shining.
Men, or teenagers, who watch pornography will most definitely have their lights turned off, although they might try to hide their sin to themselves. If the Holy Spirit within them is grieved, the light will be turned off and the darkness will not be scattered.
Men, there is only one thing in all creation that resists darkness and that is the light. Both forces are at war with one another. Jesus said in John 8:12, "I am the light of the world" and in Matthew 5:14 He says to us, "You are the light of the world." As far as God and heaven are concerned, there is no other true light apart from His people. If we do not shine brightly, gross darkness will increase.
In order to assist the light in ourselves and our families, we must be more and more acquainted with the Scriptures for they feed the light. We, and our family, need them daily. Prayer, individually and daily with our family, will also increase more light. We must as well depend utterly upon the oil of the Spirit for without the Holy Spirit we cannot shine.
Isaiah 60:1-2 says, "Arise, shine; for thy light is come, and the glory of the Lord is risen upon thee. For, behold, the darkness shall cover the earth, and gross darkness the people: but the Lord shall arise upon thee, and his glory shall be seen upon thee."
Be encouraged.
Colin Campbell