I’m one of those people who crave light. I like to keep all the window shades open and turn on every light in the house. But there are times when I prefer low lighting. Recently, I went to a party and hadn’t colored my grey hair. I was thankful that the lights weren’t too bright--it made me feel less self-conscious.
“Light exposes the true character of everything because light makes everything easy to see. That's why it says: "Wake up, sleeper! Rise from the dead, and Christ will shine on you." (Ephesians 5:13-14 GWT)
Not everyone appreciates light. It exposes flaws and unmasks self-deception. Most of us are content with living on the surface. We don’t want to think or look at things too deeply. Many of us stay comatose; some of us sleep-walk through our entire lives. We become like zombies, merely following the motions of other zombies. Only those who are shaken awake from their unconscious existence welcome the light.
Light induces awakening. Thus, when you are ready to wake up, light is received gladly. You no longer want to stay in darkness. You gradually move from unconsciousness to consciousness. Something stirs within us; we leave the comfort of our familiar beds; we stretch; we become more alert, active, and aware. We open ourselves to the light.
“The people walking in darkness have seen a great light; on those living in the land of deep darkness a light has dawned.” (Isaiah 9:2 NIV)
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