Crisis ConvertedSample

Theme: Darkness and Light 

Crisis Converted Then:

Undoubtedly, this passage calls back to Isaiah 9:1: “The people walking in darkness have seen a great light.” Throughout Scripture one of the dominant themes is that of light and darkness. Usually, light is godliness and darkness is to be without God. Yet, in this somewhat confusing passage, the prophet flips what is usually said 180 degrees. He contends that all people are sitting in darkness. Some who are walking in darkness trust in the Lord. Others think they can find their own way by lighting their own torches. Yet, the prophet contends these people will lie down in eternal torment.

Crisis Converted Now:

It is so easy to try and find our own way. One of the mantras of our culture is to “go your own way.” We make our own light and set our own path with innovative technology. We live in a culture entirely built around the concept that we can achieve, conquer or heal anything with the right advancement. But is this concept actually more innovative or invasive? 

The first step of discipleship to Jesus is recognition that we can’t go on our own. We learn we aren’t strong enough or smart enough to heal ourselves. This is the step we must take everyday, over and over again. We sit in darkness and trust that the light of Jesus the Messiah will show us the way.