October 31, 2024
My dearly beloved brothers and sisters in Christ, I greet and bless you all in the name of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. May the name of the Lord be glorified! Let’s read from the book of John 12:46: “I have come as a light into the world, that whoever believes in me should not abide in darkness.”
God came to bring people out of darkness and into His marvelous light. He paid the ultimate price by giving His life to redeem you from darkness. Through His sacrifice, He transformed you from being lost in darkness to becoming a child of light. Darkness signifies being under the influence of Satan, bound to follow his ways and work as his servant. But as a child of light, you are in the hands of Jesus Christ, following His plan and living according to His will.
Are you ready to do Satan’s will while under his bondage? Or do you wish to remain in the hands of the God of light and fulfill His will? If you are in the hands of darkness, the enemy may give you temporary blessings, but in the end, he will destroy you. However, if you are in the hands of the Lord, you may face challenges, and His blessings may come gradually, yet they will not bring destruction. Destruction awaits those who live in darkness, but life and blessings await those who walk in the light.
This morning, God is saying it is enough. You have been misled by Satan, following his lies and engaging in actions he claimed were “not that bad” or “not really sinful.” But today, God is calling you out of this, to restore you as His own, created in His image. There is a difference between humans and beasts—you have been blessed with understanding. God calls you out of darkness to be His child of light.
Is your child struggling in a “dark room” of depression or illness? Are you or your loved ones in darkness due to captivity or burdens? Whatever the cause, God is bringing you out into His light. He offers hope, wisdom, and a bright future. For those feeling depressed, He will provide clarity and peace of mind. For those in bondage, He will fight for you and set you free. For those who have faced failure, He will grant wisdom and lead you to victory.
Let’s read today’s testimony from Sister K. Shankari of Urapakkam. Praise the Lord! My name is Sankari, and I am 66 years old. I lost an important house document, and despite searching everywhere, we could not find it. I wrote to Brother Stephen, asking him to pray for its return. He prayed and sent a reply, quoting Mark 4:22: “For there is nothing hidden that will not be disclosed, and nothing concealed that will not be brought to light.” In his letter, he reminded us that the Lord sees everything and that we should believe in Him to see His glory. Miraculously, after receiving this letter, we found the lost document! In gratitude, we sent Rs 1,000 as a token of thanks.
Dear Children of God, this powerful scripture reminds us that God will reveal what is hidden in darkness and bring it to light. If you are troubled by something that is lost or hidden, trust that God will work a miracle for you too.
Prayer: Dear Lord, we thank You. On this last day of the month, we ask that anyone trapped in darkness be lifted into Your light. As we enter the new month of November, may they be transformed as children of light. Tonight, lift them up and let them begin anew with a clear decision to follow You. As the new month begins, give them a fresh start and bless them with a bright and glowing future. May all the power of darkness depart from them as they step into Your light.
In Jesus’ name, we pray,
Amen.
