Matthew 4:14

The Daily Verse with Luis Feliz

Now these words were first spoken by the prophet Isaiah in the old testament pointing to the coming of the Messiah. Which is Jesus. But Jesus already came and went, and we are now waiting for his return. So how can these words provide us with some practical wisdom that we can apply today.
How can I make sense in a practical way the words “the people who sat in darkness have seen a great light?” What comes to mind are the moments in which I’ve been anxious, angry, frustrated, fearful, hooked on pornography, arrogant, and so on. These moments represent sitting in darkness, that’s for me, though. What about you? What have been those moments in which you have sat in darkness? Let me tell you, it is humbling to remember those moments, not to dwell on them, but to recall the light that showed you the way out. That is the practical way to remember Jesus, and how he is capable of intervening in ways that transcend our understanding.
I can only speak for myself, but I know many people that have not come out of similar circumstances, the way I have. And I cannot take credit for that. When a whisper reminds me that God is not the source of all things, but the source of all good, that truth becomes a great light that illuminates the path out of the darkness. That is why it is incredibly important for all of us to get to know the word of God. Jesus is the word of God in the flesh, and by reading his word and reflecting on the life of Jesus we equip ourselves with the truth, so that we can discern in our mind the thoughts and ideas that will bring us closer to the light or keep us buried in the dark.

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