The Fear of Light

Today’s reading: John 3:1-21

And the judgment is based on this fact: God’s light came into the world, but people loved the darkness more than the light, for their actions were evil. - John‬ ‭3:19‬ 

Here we see the real reason for those who disbelieve and subsequently perish (Jn 3:16).

From our perspective, as Christians, we can’t imagine there being anything worth trading for eternal life. Yet those in darkness are trapped. They can’t see. Their greatest fear is being exposed for who they really are.

Believing in Jesus in its purest form is a stepping from the darkness into the light. When we do, we are surprised at the reaction of Jesus. We, like Isaiah in his experience (see Isaiah 6:7), expect for the fiery coals to burn our lips, but instead we experience complete regeneration and forgiveness that we never deserved.

We may have been hesitant to step into the light, but trusting Jesus was the best decision we ever made.

Jesus, help us to never stop sharing your invitation for others to step into the light!