The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it. John 1:5
John here focuses on the strong contrast between the light and the darkness. The light of Christ shines in an evil and sinful world (one that is going its own way in rebellion and opposition against God), controlled by Satan. The majority of people in the world have not accepted Jesus’ life or light because these qualities expose their sinful ways. Human nature is drawn toward and prefers to remain in spiritual darkness. But darkness has not “understood it [the light].” In other words the darkness has not accepted the light, nor has the darkness overcome the light.
Today’s Bible Readings:
Jeremiah 26-27, 2 Thessalonians 3, Psalm 85:1-13 and Proverbs 25:16
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