Scripture

Satan, who is the god of this world, has blinded the minds of those who don’t believe. They are unable to see the glorious light of the Good News. They don’t understand this message about the glory of Christ, who is the exact likeness of God

Observation

God has given us this new way so that we should reject reject all shameful deeds such as distorting the word of God.

The Good News is hidden from those who are perishing because satan has blinded their minds. They cannot see the glory and and do not understand the message about Christ.

The same God who created light to shine in the darkness put the light into into our hearts so we can see the glory of God. We have the light in our hearts, but we ourselves are like jars of clay that contain a great treasure.

Application

We must never forget that satan is the god of this world. Those who choose to follow the world rather than follow Jesus are therefore following Satan, the father of lies.

This means that most of what the world says is good is in fact bad, and vice versa. It is the highest folly for individuals or churches to listen to what the world is saying.

Satan is a liar, but Jesus is the Truth. Everything must be tested against what Jesus teaches. Scripture is truth, and wherever it conflicts with the world, we must choose Scripture.

We are seeing an acceleration of the promotion of lies in the world. sexual deviancy, abortion, self-centeredness, communism, and many other false doctrines are being promoted by the self-styled elites who deny and mock the Father of Truth.

Into the darkness, every christian must shine the light of the glory of Christ. We must do this faithfully and repeatedly. Those who choose to walk in the darkness may take some time before they are able to see the light. We must persist.

Prayer

Thank you Father for saving me. Thank you for the Good News. Amen.