The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it, John 1:5.
Safe schools, tranquil neighbors and model citizens are becoming rare. Not so long ago, parents told their children to go outside and play, not coming home until dinner without any fears or worries. Now, a pilot can’t even go to the bathroom without his own plane being taken over and crashed into a mountain side.
To give light to those who sit in darkness and in the shadow of death, to guide our feet into the way of peace, Luke 1:79.
If events like this happened once a year, maybe hope for a better world might still exist. Yet, a deluge of horror movie concepts have become a common occurrence, inspiring copycat acts of violence nearly every day. In an attempts to obtain 15 seconds of fame, innocent victims are left dead, dying or scarred for the rest of their lives.
In the same way, let your light shine before others, so that they may see your good works and give glory to your Father who is in heaven, Matthew 5:16.
Some where among the negativity, there must be a city on a hill, a shining example of God’s goodness. Unfortunately, these lights are harder to locate than the Aurora borealis. Perhaps, this may explain the beginning of Jesus’ Sermon of the Mount, encouraging his followers to become salt and light. Although you and I can’t control the path individuals are on, you can blaze a trail for others to follow to avoid a world gone crazy.
by Jay Mankus
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