Light Shines in the Darkness

"The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it."  John 1:5

This week we remember a day that was very dark.

America changed on that September 11.   

On September 10, 2001, it was inconceivable that a plane could become a missile.

On September 10, 2001, passengers could walk, fully clothed through the simple metal detectors, with full sized bottles of shampoo stashed in their carry on.

No one could have guessed the changes that would follow.

Was it just airline convenience that changed? Or did America change too? 

Did we suddenly realize that the darkness could reach us?  Could invade our land? That perhaps darkness didn't exist only in lands across the sea, while we counted our blessings to be born in the country of light?

And yet.  The light shines in the darkness.  And the darkness has not overcome it.

Where does the light come from?  Jesus gives us a clue in Matthew 5:14.   "You are the light of the world.....let your light shine before others."

Darkness cannot overtake our nation as long as God's people continue to shine our light, which of course is really His light, into the world.

May God bless America.  
Stand beside her. And guide her.
Through the night.  With a light.
From above.

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