[Discoveries] 11-04-07 Light for every man -- John 1:9

[Inspiration in Your Inbox]

/*The true light that gives light to every man was coming into the 
world. -- John 1:9*/

How much light does it take to see? Not much. At night, I move around 
the house with only a dim night light. I've walked outside with only the 
light of the moon and a few stars.

I like plenty of light. Especially when I'm trying to clean; I mean you 
have to be able to see the dirt to remove it. But, to survive, you don't 
need much light.

What am I saying?

It's very clear that not everybody gets the same amount of light. Some 
people are bathed in the knowledge of the glory of God. Some live in 
deep darkness. But, to each person, some light is given. This verse 
tells us that.

Though many people are extraordinarily evil, and though darkness seems 
to go from bad to worse, that God still somehow seems to navigate 
through all of that and bring some light to every man. Wherever sin is 
at work, grace is also at work.

People are troubled by the question, "What about those who have never 
heard the gospel?" That is a troubling question, because God wants 
people to hear. The church has paid with blood so that people can hear. 
But God is not without resources. To each one, some light has been 
given. Even those who have never heard the name of Jesus are illuminated 
by the light of His entrance into our world.

The point is, God is not stuck with a problem He can't solve. Whether 
through opposition or neglect, some will never hear the gospel. Their 
lives are not evidence of some flaw in God's plan or of some inadequacy 
in His management of the universe. Rather, God has worked out every 
contingency so we can leave this troubling question with Him, and turn 
back to the task of winning our world for Christ.

Be encouraged!
Dwight


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