Light and Life

In scripture, darkness is used as a symbol. It symbolizes the location of evil, crime, predators, deception, sin, and death. In reality, however, it is more than a symbol, it personifies a pervasive way of living and viewing the world. Darkness is the opposite of God. [Jesus said] "I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will never walk in darkness, but will have the light of life." – Jn. 8:12 (NIV). When one follows Jesus, they allow His teaching to guide their lives.  They begin a unique individual spiritual journey guided by the indwelling Holy Spirit. The Holy Spirit will not guide a person down a pathway filled with anything but Light. He will attempt to overpower any darkness that is inside us. This light, or righteous direction, will fill our hearts mold us closer into the servant Jesus wants us to become.