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The Light At The End Of The Tunnel Series
Contributed by Clair Sauer on Mar 15, 2012 (message contributor)
Summary: John reveals to us the plan of the God who loves his people very much; so much that he sent his very own Son to be a light in the darkness. And when the powers of this dark world seem to overwhelm us, all we have to do is choose to follow that light.
After a few moments of searching for the right words, I lifted up the tried and true. “Jen,” I said, “do you remember John 3: 16?” Of course she did, and as the words ran through her head, the tears began to dry. It was a spiritual awakening for her. It was as if God was speaking to Jen and reminding her that he loves her just as she is. You could see the self-doubt lifting, and a whole new perspective opened up; light shined into the darkness of Jen’s life. And then, trusting that God truly did love her, Jen began to be able to love herself. The darkness faded in the light of God’s love.
“God so loved the world that he gave his only Son, so that everyone who believes in him won’t perish but will have eternal life.” The light of God’s love is shining in the darkness of our lives. The kingdom of God has come to earth; a new reality has emerged! And a major key to the Christian journey is learning to live in this new reality, in the light of God’s love, even when the darkness threatens all around.
“God so loves you!” Do you trust God on this? If you do, then make the choice; walk out of the darkness. Take God’s words of love, acceptance, and life with you. Allow God’s love to change you. And then go out in Christ’s light and love God and others as well! Amen!
