It’s interesting to see how often the Holy Spirit speaks in Acts of the Apostles. We see another instance of this in today’s first reading, where the Holy Spirit says, “Set apart for me Barnabas and Saul for the work to which I have called them.” Then the Holy Spirit sends them forth…just as is the case with you and me!
In the Gospel reading from John 12, Jesus says, “I came into the world as light, so that everyone who believes in me might not remain in darkness.” We know that it is easier to navigate in the light. But this goes back to Jesus’ references to old and new. Here’s what I mean.
When you’re in a dark place (physically), your eyes adjust and you get used to being in the dark. Then when a light suddenly turn on, you recoil. You cover your eyes and have to slowly adjust to that light. Perhaps it’s that way with the light of Christ. We’ve become used to our spiritual darkness – maybe even comfortable. Then when the light of Christ comes in, it can hurt, cause us to recoil. But as we adjust, we’ll find that life is indeed easier to navigate, as we see everything much more clearly.
Father, forgive us for wanting to remain in darkness. Help us to always take in more of the light of Christ into our lives. Amen.
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