This is a guest post by Beth Harris. Sorry, your blog cannot share posts by email. Change ), You are commenting using your Facebook account. Show. Change ), You are commenting using your Google account. The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. From kata and lambano; to take eagerly, i.e. The antagonism between light and darkness. He, she, it, they, them, same. Even without an eclipse this world can be a dark place. Darkness cannot drive out darkness; only Light can do that SCRIPTURE READINGS: 2 SM 15:13-14, 30; 16:5-13; MK 5:1-20 Throughout the gospels … The only way the world can change is through the love and light of Jesus Christ in the hearts and minds of people. Change ), You are commenting using your Twitter account. In, on, among. Fr. 5 And the light shineth in darkness; and the darkness comprehended it not. In the Bible light and darkness represent good and evil. He could drive out hate. On August 21, 2017, we had a solar eclipse that was visible here in the United States. Peace is possible if we put aside the profit motive and choose justice for all as our identity. Martin Luther King, Jr. This will help get the Word in front of more people who need biblical guidance. Light, a source of light, radiance. Many are looking for answers to social and moral problems that plague society. The thought here is that the darkness did not lay hold of, did not appropriate the light, so as itself to become light; the thought there is that individuals did not recognise it. Your thoughts are welcome! Darkness; fig: spiritual darkness. Verb - Present Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular. From an obsolete phao; luminousness. Darkness on the other hand is bad and synonymous with evil, sin, ignorance, unbelief and separation from God. Hate cannot drive out hate: only love can do that." Martin Luther King Jr. answers that question in this great quote. Light is synonymous with God, goodness, holiness, love, salvation, wisdom, insight and understanding. The gospel battles between good and evil continue to be waged in the hearts of human beings. But, if we seek reform through government, politicians, laws, education and other means we will be disappointed. Instead they put it on its stand, and it gives light to everyone in the house. The sun is so powerful and essential for life. Not Bible . Meditating on the words and actions of Jesus is the way to strengthen our wills for the test. Hate cannot drive out hate; only love can do that. Berean Study Bible. You’ll also get my eBook: 10 Prayers to Unlock Heaven on Earth, All Rights Reserved © 2012-2020 Mark Alan Williams, Missionary | Speaker | Author | Podcaster | Blogger. Your first meditation will help you center on the light of God within you. I am reminded of a quote from Martin Luther King, Jr. In the second meditation you will become more mindful of God’s light shining out of you. If we had enough love, we would budget money, personnel, time and energy to feed the hungry, secure clean water, provide sanitation, teach the illiterate, cure diseases, and do all the things that turn enemies into friends. A legion of unclean spirits is sent into a herd of swine which then rush down a bluff into a lake and die. She is a wife, mother, Bible study leader and volunteer editorfor markalanwilliams.net. Only the light can drive out darkness and only love can drive out hate. Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular. Also ouk, and ouch a primary word; the absolute negative adverb; no or not. Prayer of St. Ignatius of Antioch for Martyrdom, Bible Verses for Faith in Times of Stress, Praying in words and signs: The Sign of the Cross, Prayers to St. Rita Patroness of Impossible Cases, THE PRIMACY OF LOVE BUT THE PRIORITY OF FAITH, Darkness cannot drive out darkness; only Light can do that, CHRISTIAN HOPE IS SUSTAINED BY FAITH IN THE LORD WHO IS OUR ROCK, ANTICIPATING THE JOY OF HEAVEN IN CHRIST’S SECOND COMING BY CELEBRATING HIS PRESENCE IN THE EUCHARIST, CALLED TO SHARE IN THE VOCATION OF CHRIST, CERTAIN VICTORY IN CHRIST REQUIRES FAITH AND ENDURANCE, FEAR OF JUDGMENT IS OVERCOME BY BEING FAITHFUL TO OURSELVES AT EVERY MOMENT. In the same way, let your light shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven.” (NIV). Our visible light drives out the darkness and brings glory to God. ( Log Out /  These things spake Jesus, and departed, and did hide himself from them…, Comprehended it not.--The meaning of this word differs from that rendered "knew not" in John 1:10. In the same way that we need the light of the sun to dispel the darkness of earth, we need the light of the Son, Jesus to remove our spiritual darkness. Darkness Cannot Drive Out Darkness; Only Light Can Do That. Thanks for your help! Jesus was the living presence of love on this earth. A town built on a hill cannot be hidden. No, not. Darkness cannot drive out darkness because we need light to do so. Hate cannot drive out hate; only love can do that.” –Martin Luther King Jr. | CLICK TO TWEET, How to Survive Rejection and Find Acceptance Today, How to Find Confidence in a Critical World and Stay Humble, 3 Steps to Overcoming Betrayal and Building Trust Again, 6 Strategies to Handle Insults Without Becoming a Doormat, NOTE: Facebook is random. 2 Corinthians 4:6 says, “For God, who said, ‘Let light shine out of darkness,’ made his light shine in our hearts to give us the light of the knowledge of God’s glory displayed in the face of Christ.” (NIV). 2 Corinthians 4:6 says, “ For God, who said, ‘Let light shine out of darkness,’ made his light shine in our hearts to give us the light of the knowledge of God’s glory displayed in the face of Christ.” (NIV) “Darkness cannot drive out darkness; only light can do that. Then with the light of Christ, we become His light bearers. Brain Games: Bible Puzzles offers an entertaining way to showcase your Bible knowledge and also give your brain a boost. Prolongation for the base of phos; to lighten, i.e. Have you accepted Jesus Christ as your Lord and Savior? Darkness cannot drive out darkness because we need the light of the Gospel. But, what if the sun had not reappeared and we were stuck in darkness?

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