This then is the message which we have heard of him, and declare unto you, that God is light, and in him is no darkness at all. If we say that we have fellowship with him, and walk in darkness, we lie, and do not the truth: But if we walk in the light, as he is in the light, we have fellowship one with another, and the blood of Jesus Christ his Son cleanseth us from all sin. (1 John 1:5-7)
John’s message was abundantly clear: God is light and has no darkness at all.
Imagine for a moment a realm where darkness cannot exist. Only light is there, with nothing hidden and nothing fearful. That’s how Heaven operates. That’s God’s realm.
To walk in the light of a relationship with God and also to walk in darkness is not possible. That’s why John said that Christians who say that they have a relationship with God and yet are doing works of darkness are lying.
When we walk in the light of a relationship with God, a transformation happens and we experience relationship, not just with God, but also with other believers. Our unity as a church is rooted in our relationship with God and goes beyond the boundaries of the world around us. The world wants to separate based on backgrounds, denominations, and colors of skin.
We aren’t perfect. We’ve all stumbled, fell, and made mistakes with moments of darkness, but because of God’s mercy, when we do what we know—confess our sins, act in faith, and speak the Word—God not only forgives us, but He also cleanses us to be light bringers again. That cleansing also allows us to work with other believers so we can powerfully display the unity of the faith as an example to the world.
Practical Application
We can’t walk in the light if we are accepting and taking part in darkness. Decide not to support or stand with Satan’s agenda in any way. Be an advocate for truth and speak the Word uncompromisingly.