Today's scripture: Colossians1:13-14
I read today's verses, and I am so
grateful ... and so humbled.
I understand being "rescued ...
from the domain of darkness ..." I've shared bits and pieces of my story
over the last several years, so I may have mentioned that I was raised in a
Christian home. I learned about Jesus and how He died for my sins, and when I
was six years old, I asked Jesus to come into my heart.
That could have been the
"happily ever after" to my story, but I allowed years of sexual abuse
to take me away from my faith. I made a deliberate choice to walk into the
"domain of darkness." For many years, I lived my own life, totally disregarding
the faith of my childhood.
It wasn't until I hit the lowest
point of my journey–depression, infertility–that I finally looked up ... and
found my Rescuer, just waiting to welcome me back. His arms were opened wide,
and He embraced me, forgave my sins, and offered the gift of redemption.
I now know beyond doubt that my home
is in His kingdom. I'm no longer in that darkness, but I am covered by His
light.
If you're in darkness, if your life
seems out of control, if you're hurting from the choices you've made, then look
up. Look into the face of the God who loves you more than you could possibly
know. Look into His eyes brimming with grace and mercy.
He is waiting to rescue from the
"domain of darkness." He is waiting to welcome you into the "kingdom
of His beloved Son ..." The Son who died for your sins.
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