Be The Light

Be The Light…

Good morning!! Today, let’s explore how we can be beacons of light in a sometimes dark world.

Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good.
Romans 12:21

Throughout our lives, we’ve all felt the weight of the world’s negativity pressing down on our shoulders. Whether it’s the constant stream of bad news, workplace drama, or family conflicts, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed and powerless. In these moments, Paul offers us a transformative strategy: “Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good.”

This isn’t just nice advice—it’s a powerful way to live. Imagine responding to every unkind word with a blessing, every injustice with fairness, every moment of despair with hope. These acts of goodness, no matter how small, can pierce through darkness like beams of light.

Think about a time when someone’s unexpected kindness brightened your day. You have that same power, flowing from Christ’s love within you. When faced with rudeness, respond with courtesy. When tempted to gossip, speak words of encouragement. When you see injustice, stand up for what’s right with love and respect.

These choices aren’t always easy, but they’re transformative. Each act of kindness pushes back against negativity, creating ripples of positive change. Today, be intentional about spreading goodness. Your simple act might just be the light someone desperately needs.

What specific situations in our life right now call for us to overcome evil with good?

How can we prepare our heart daily to respond to negativity with acts of goodness?

Dear Lord, in the face of anger and negativity, I confess that my first instinct isn’t always to respond with kindness. It’s easy to get caught up in the world’s way of doing things, to want to fight fire with fire. But I know that’s not Your way, Lord. Help me to remember Your words in Romans 12:21 – to not be overcome by evil, but to overcome evil with good. Give me the strength to choose kindness over cruelty, forgiveness over resentment, and love over hate. Fill my heart with Your peace and guide my actions, that I may be a light in the darkness and a beacon of Your goodness in this world. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Darkness can not drive out darkness; only light can do that. Hate can not drive out hate; only love can do that.

Walk daily with God at your side!

Love always,

Ed 🙏🏼