SHARE Magazine July 2016 | Page 24

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DARKNESS

Cities today are so well lit , that they are visible from outer space . Our technological explosion has propelled us into the age of ‘ day like ’ white light that shines brilliantly from energy efficient LED lamps . People flock to cities like Las Vegas where the lights are bright , colourful and spectacular .
We live on a continuous high , because our bodies are intoxicated with light . We celebrate the fact that we have now firmly put the age of darkness behind us . But , have we really ? Listen to Isaiah ’ s prophecy .
Isaiah 60:2 “ For behold , the darkness shall cover the earth , and deep darkness the people …”
How could Isaiah be prophesying that there will be darkness in the age of light ? Because physical light is very different from spiritual light .
I vividly remember many things that have had a profound positive
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