“8 For you were once darkness, but now you are light in the Lord. Live as children of light 9 (for the fruit of the light consists in all goodness, righteousness and truth) 10 and find out what pleases the Lord.” (Ephesians 5:8-10, NIV)
We were once darkness. The Apostle Paul said we were “darkness” not we were in darkness. We were darkness because we did things that are not pleasing to God.
But through the grace of God, we have been saved from darkness and enter into God’s marvellous light. We are free from the bondage of sin and shame.
We now live a life bearing the fruit of the spirit: love, joy, peace, forbearance, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control (Galatians 5:22-23).
Reflection Question:
Is there a hidden habit or attitude that God is inviting me to bring to Him this Lent so that my life reflect Christ’s light to others around me?
Prayer
Lord, you have called me out of darkness into your marvellous light.
Help me to live each day in what is good, right, and true.
Reveal to me what is not pleasing to You, and give me courage to break away from these habitual sins. Mould me so that others may see Your light through me. Amen.
