The Treasures of Darkness, Part 2
Diamond in situ, South Africa, Author Gery PARENT (PD)
We continue with an examination of the treasures of darkness.
Secrecy
“Indeed, the darkness shall not hide from You, But the night shines as the day; The darkness and the light are both alike to You” (Ps. 139: 12).
Nothing can be hidden from the Lord. No secret plot, no hidden motive by others can harm us, if God does not allow it.
Whatever may befall us, God will use for good (Rom. 8: 28). He has numbered the very hairs on our head (Luke 12: 7). We are safely in His care.
Security is, therefore, the fourth treasure of darkness.
Evil and Sin
“Woe to those who call evil good, and good evil; Who substitute darkness for light and light for darkness…” (Isa. 5: 20).
We may at times be discouraged. It may appear that the world is growing ever more dark, ever more evil. But Christ has overcome the power of darkness. And we are promised justice – if not in this world, then the next.
Justice is, therefore, the fifth great treasure of darkness.
Death, Destruction, and Judgment
“Near is the great day of the Lord… A day of wrath is that day, A day of trouble and distress, A day of destruction and desolation, A day of darkness and gloom, A day of clouds and thick darkness, A day of trumpet and battle cry Against the fortified cities…” (Zeph. 1: 14-16).
We have been saved through the death and resurrection of Christ, rescued from banishment to outer darkness for our sins.
Salvation is, therefore, the sixth and greatest treasure of darkness.
Originally posted 10/9/16
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Inspired post, by God’s grace. Thank you, Anna.
Thank you so much, Dora. That means alot coming from you. ❤
Thanks for acknowledging my country in pic form, Anna (smile). Though so morally bankrupt and spiritually needy, I love my people in this part of the world. Thanks for sharing with us the treasures of darkness, also.
You are more than welcome, Erroll. Sadly, we are morally bankrupt here in the US, also. Our only hope is in Christ.
I praise my God always for bringing me out of darkness!
But you are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, His own special people, that you may proclaim the praises of Him who called you out of darkness into His marvelous light; 1st Peter 2:9
Amen!
Ein sehr interessanter Bericht, vielen Dank dafür. LG, M.
Vielen Dank an dich, Marie. LG, A. ❤
Praise God darkness can NEVER overcome the Light (John 1:5)! I agree with you, Anna, the darkness does seem to be growing, but you’ve offered glorious hope in this post.
Thank you so much, Nancy. Our hope, of course, is in Christ.
Indeed, my friend!