Sunday, October 25, 2015

NOBLE SAVAGES, NEEDY SOULS



Matthew 5:14-16       You are the light of the world… let your light shine before men, that they may see your good deeds and praise your Father in heaven.

 The mission field around the world, and even here in America, has not changed much over the centuries. Looking at civilizations and individual people who are apart from Christ, we see the same darkness and its manifestations as did missionaries of the past. The darkness is seen in many ways: the fear of death, panic about life’s normal challenges, the worship of created things or activities and the extremes of un-checked sinfulness.


The darkness Scripture speaks of is not a darkness found in activities or the absence of religious practices. It is speaking of a darkness that is within the soul. This darkness manifests itself in blindness to: the purpose of life, what lies beyond the grave and how to be certain if you are going to heaven. Centuries before Christ, Socrates was asked by his students if they would ever see him again after his death. He replied, “Who can know?” These are dark, dreadful and empty words. Such a soul is apart from Christ.

 Christians are comforted with the spirit-liberating, soul-quickening truth and light of Jesus Christ. The darkness within has been replaced with His light and life. The message of Christmas is a message of soul re-birth. It is an offer of hope for those lost in the darkness of this world and the bondage of sin.

This Christmas season, be watching for the many needy souls around you who are in need of the light of Christ, and be praying for those who are announcing that same message of light around the world.

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