Darkness

There seems to be a darkness sweeping over our land and the world. Negative thoughts are taking many people captive and they are losing hope. Some people are enslaved to these thoughts and are lashing out in violence. We hear their stories daily in reports of mass shootings, suicides, wars, and demonstrations.

Jesus attributed this darkness to one source, the devil. Jesus described the devil in John 8:44 when He said, “He was a murderer from the beginning, and has nothing to do with the truth, because there is no truth in him. When he lies, he speaks out of his own character, for he is a liar and the father of lies.”

Whether or not you believe in the devil, you have to admit that our world is covered in darkness. We must distinguish the truth from lies. One telltale mark of lies is the intent to deceive. Lies are intended to tear down rather than build up. Any thought within you or words spoken to you which aim to discourage you and take away hope are lies. We must immediately discard them.

If we seek God and search His Word, we will discover the truth that God is our everlasting hope. He offers us salvation and eternal love. His kindness and forgiveness is freely given to all who believe on His name. In Him we find truth and assurance.