Walking as Children of Light - Melissa Compton

Have you ever been in your room at night and think you see something in your room that is scary? Then you hear a noise that sounds like something is there and moving in your room? Next thing you know you're running for the light and when you turn it on you can clearly see it's a familiar object that has always been there and nothing that could bring you harm. 

Satan works in the same way. In his darkness, he makes us see and believe things that aren't real. He distorts our thoughts and vision. Maybe we judge ourselves harshly. We aren't as pretty, as skinny, as smart as other women are? We think we could be a better mother, better wife, better friend?  Maybe we question whether God loves us? When these doubts and fears come into our hearts it is time for us to turn on the light of Jesus. He reveals all things and only speaks truth. His light will cast out the darkness of Satan and make us the person we are meant to be. We are children of the King! We are beautiful, smart and courageous!  We could never do anything to make Him love us less!  

2 Corinthians 4:6 says, "For God, who said, "Light shall shine out of darkness," is the One who has shone in our hearts to give the Light of the knowledge of the glory of God in the face of Christ." When we accept Christ and put him first in our lives He will shine His light and reveal the true joy that can only be found in him. Today I pray that you will let Jesus in your heart so He can flood the darkness of Satan's lies with the Light of everlasting life. 

Ephesians 5:8

for you were formerly darkness, but now you are Light in the Lord; walk as children of Light

John 8:12

Then Jesus again spoke to them, saying, "I am the Light of the world; he who follows Me will not walk in the darkness, but will have the Light of life."

Acts 26:18

to open their eyes so that they may turn from darkness to light and from the dominion of Satan to God, that they may receive forgiveness of sins and an inheritance among those who have been sanctified by faith in Me.'

Melissa Compton is a Small Group Leader in SURGE Student Ministries at Berean Baptist Church. She is also involved in worship ministries and is proud mom and wife.