“Afraid of the Light”

We, as men, hate to admit that we ever feel afraid (or sad, or lonely).  We either see that as a weakness in ourselves or fear that others will see it as a sign of weakness in us.  Despite that, I will admit that, as a child, I was afraid of the dark.  I suppose I had watched to many horror movies about things that went “bump in the night.” 

But have you ever heard of someone being afraid of the light?  Apparently, It is possible.

Oftentimes those who hide in the dark are “up to no good” and don’t want to be found out.   There is a reason that most night clubs and strip clubs are very dark places.  We want to remain anonymous when we are cheating, lying, or stealing.  

And apparently being afraid of the light is nothing new.  Check out these two verses from the New Testament:

John 1: 4-5     In Him was life and the life was the light was the of men; and the light shines in darkness and the darkness comprehends it not. 

John: 3:18-19             ¹⁸ He who believes in Him is not condemned; but he who does not believe is condemned already, because he has not believed in the name of the only begotten Son of God.   ¹⁹ And this is the condemnation that light is come into the world and men loved darkness rather than light because their deeds were evil.

We should learn to love the light and hate the darkness.  Run from the works of darkness and be children of the light. Heaven is filled with light and love; if we desire to go there, we should learn to be comfortable in the light.  Repent of the shameful works of darkness and turn your heart and mind towards God.  Let him lead you out of darkness and break the power of addiction and shame in your heart.  Only He can truly set a man free; Be He CAN and WILL if you seek Him.

Yours in Christ,

Larry Epps