Exposed in the Light
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Exposed in the Light
Most crimes are committed under the cover of darkness or some other hidden circumstance. The perpetrator must remain undetected in order to be successful in his scheme — whatever it might be.
We might shake our heads as we think of all the crimes committed — but, do we ever consider the crimes we commit. We are all sinners, who don’t like having our wrongdoing aired before God’s holy eyes. It is only natural that we want to hide our sins from God, when we see His holiness.
But, something different happens in the hearts of those who love truth — those who understand that Jesus is the fulfillment of all the Old Testament prophecies of our real Savior from sin. Jesus explained this difference to Nicodemus in John 3:17-21.
For God did not send the Son into the world to judge the world; but that the world should be saved through Him. He who believes in Him is not judged; he who does not believe has been judged already, because he has not believed in the name of the only begotten Son of God.
And this is the judgment, that the light is come into the world, and men loved the darkness rather than the light; for their deeds were evil. For everyone who does evil hates the light, and does not come to the light, lest his deeds should be exposed.
But, he who practices the truth comes to the light, that his deeds may be manifested as having been wrought in God.
Physical light is not only necessary to see well, but it also enables plant and animal life to exist. Spiritual light is absolutely necessary for spiritual growth and eternal life. Jesus is the spiritual light we all need. In John 8:12 Jesus says,
I am the light of the world; he who follows Me shall not walk in the darkness, but shall have the light of life.
In all this scripture Jesus says we do need to follow Him and practice the truth. Whoever honestly practices truth comes to the light — comes to Jesus. In Jesus’ light we do confess our sins, but something important happens.
Our confession and repentance before Jesus washes away all our sins. We become free from all our works of darkness. We no longer carry the burden of our wickedness.
That is when our life changes. That is when we joyfully strive to change our sinful lifestyle. And, that is when everyone will see that the way we now live is a work of God — wrought in God. It will be the difference between night and day — dark and light — enslavement and freedom — guilt and total forgiveness.
So, Jesus was saying to Nicodemus that everyone who faces the truth and honestly practices truth will follow Jesus in all of His ways. Being in the truth is a total way of life — not a pick and choose way of being.
If we enjoy the light of Jesus’ forgiveness and salvation, we will live like it in all our ways — just because we love the light He gives in this dark world. Let us get exposed to the Light.
As we grow spiritually in His light and look forward to eternal life with our Lord, we will say, “Hallelujah! Our Lord’s way is all-gloriously beautiful.”
Love,
Margaret
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A Christian devotional to glorify the LORD of lords and GOD of gods.
Pray for our country.
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The LORD made this day, let us rejoice and be glad in Him.
Psalm 118:24
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The word of the LORD is tried;
He is a shield to all who take refuge in Him.
Psalm 18:30
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Sing for joy in the LORD, O you righteous ones;
Praise is becoming to the upright.
Psalm 33:1
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How blessed are those who dwell in Thy house!
They are ever praising Thee.
Psalm 84:4
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Just as a father has compassion on his children,
So the LORD has compassion on those who fear Him.
Psalm 103:13
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O give thanks to the LORD, for He is good;
For His lovingkindness is everlasting.
Psalm 107:1
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Glory in His holy name;
Let the heart of those who seek the LORD be glad.
Psalm 105:3
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Not that I have already obtained it, or have already become perfect, but I press on in order that I may lay hold of that for which also I was laid hold of by Christ Jesus.
Philippians 3:12
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Hallelujah 
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