Go Beyond

   Accordingl to Isaiah 42, God, the creator of the universe (42:5), called His servant to be “a light for the Gentiles” (42:6). Isaiah described the Gentiles, or nations, as living in the darkness of bondage (42:7) and idolatry (42:8), ignorant of the greatness of God (42:9). God assured His servant of divine support (42:6) for the important task of taking light, freedom, and hope to those in spiritual darkness. Jesus said, “you are the light of the world” (Matt. 5:14). Think about that. If you fail to let your light shine, who will remain in spiritual darkness?

   The Bible talks a lot about darkness and those who live disoriented lives in the darkness of sin and separation from God. People who do not have a personal relationship with God through Jesus Christ live in darkness. And the darkness is a terrible state in which to live. That is why God is so concerned about lighting up the darkness. And that is why those who have turned from darkness to light have a responsibility to help those still groping in the darkness. Those who have the light have an obligation to those who live in darkness (see Rom. 1:14). Every Christ-follower  is a trustee of the light. The greatest crime we can commit is to withhold the light from those living in spiritual darkness.

   Christ charged His followers with the task of taking His light to the darkest corners of the world. Today, Christ-followers are working together to take the light to the world’s remaining unreached people groups. Many of these people have never met a Christian or seen a Bible because they are kept in darkness by hostile cultures, governments, and religions. We must continue penetrating their darkness with the light of the gospel. So, pray for those awaiting the light. And, pray for those who are penetrating the darkness.

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Note | Learn more about unreached people groups by visiting The Joshua Project.