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Day 51 (Year 2)  

Loving the Change Brought by the Light  

“And this is the condemnation, that the light has come into the world, and men loved darkness rather than light, because their deeds were evil.” (John 3:19 NKJV)

Even though people’s words and actions are evil, it does not necessarily mean that they love spiritual darkness, for they might hate their own wrongdoings. In contrast, others, as described in today’s verse, act wickedly and feel completely satisfied and happy in doing so, even enjoying committing evil together with others. They have grown accustomed to darkness and delight in it. So in this way, they do not love the divine or spiritual light. This shows that we believers must allow our feelings to be rightly adjusted so that we can leave every sin by relying on the Lord. The key to change in our feelings often lies in a change of evaluation—learning to hate evil.

Some people become accustomed to spiritual darkness. Even when God’s light comes, they resist it and refuse to change themselves. This may be due to a stubborn character and a lack of motivation to change themselves accordingly. As a result, although they know that divine light is good, they are unable to love and follow it. Thus, we who believe in Jesus need a willingness to try what is new to us from God. For most people, when God’s light first enters their lives, it feels unfamiliar. Those who lack a spirit of openness may resist simply because something feels unfamiliar. Contrarily, we who are willing to trust and obey the Lord will ask Him for help to overcome this misplaced resistance and joyfully welcome His light.

We believers who love God’s light usually desire to view our lives from His perspective. Those who live in darkness tend to rely on feelings (Job 12:25), but those in the light rely on sight. For instance, in darkness, someone accustomed to living with filth may not notice thick, hardened dirt, even if it has an odor. But when light shines, everything becomes visible, and we might no longer tolerate the uncleanness and desire to remove it completely. Similarly, when God cleanses our hearts, we desire to cleanse ourselves and even our surroundings. Accepting God’s light brings a new perspective on life, leading us to address long-standing problems that have accumulated over the years. In daily life, whether through thoroughly cleaning our homes or pursuing beneficial changes spiritually and habitually, such actions may help us receive and adapt to God’s light and the transformation it brings.

Reflection questions:  

1) Do you have a willingness to try new things from God? If not, what practical steps can help you cultivate this openness?  

2) Has God’s light given you new perspectives or led you to address long-standing issues in your life? If not, how will you seek His light that transforms?