December 15

Ephesians 5:11-14 (NIV)
11 Have nothing to do with the fruitless deeds of darkness, but rather expose them.
12 For it is shameful even to mention what the disobedient do in secret.
13 But everything exposed by the light becomes visible,
14 for it is light that makes everything visible. This is why it is said: “Wake up, O sleeper, rise from the dead, and Christ will shine on you.”

There is so much revelation in this passage that I was going to write about, but I am reminded of the purpose of this year’s blog – What did God speak to me. I have be about exposing darkness. Not talking about darkness to others necessarily, but exposing darkness because I am light. There are different ways to expose darkness. The way we all think of right off the bat is confrontation. This has to be done with much wisdom, but it clearly must be done at times. I just have to make sure that it is God’s timing to do it. The other ways are more subtle. They include my way of life exposing darkness. It is supposed to be such a stark contrast that conviction will fall. Similarly the presence of the Holy Spirit in my life brings light and conviction. Another way is teaching. My teaching must be able to expose and confront the darkness that tries to hide in all of us so that Jesus light can shine and people have a chance to get rid of that darkness.

Shine through me Lord! May I fearlessly confront and teach and may my life be one of purity, set apart for you.