“Before the fall of humankind, weakness and vulnerability were not things to despise or fear but the necessities for living in communion with God. After sin entered the world, weakness and vulnerability became tools of the Enemy to create chaos and division in human relationships, both with one another and with God. What we need to lead us out of the chaos is the very thing creation needed to bring order into chaos: light.”- Joel Muddamalle
“Then God said, ‘Let there be light,’ and there was light. God saw that the light was good and separated the light from the darkness.”- Genesis 1:3-4 (CSB)
Joel Muddamalle continues Chapter 4 of The Hidden Peace as he talks about the creation of light. Light, Joel stresses:
- exposes the darkness.
- brings clarity and vision.
- illuminates what is hidden.
- eases the anxiety of the unknown.
Therefore, God brings light into our lives to expose our weakness and vulnerability. God wants to reveal this reality to us for the purpose of developing increased dependence on Him. Typically, Joel emphasizes, we don’t want to see it.
Consequently, Joel notes, two options present themselves when it comes to facing our weakness. And both options coincide with the two ways of waking. First, we can choose to shut out the light. Because we desperately want to keep the light from revealing our vulnerabilities. Hence, we resist the idea of depending on God. But this strategy only works for a while. Sooner or later, the light bursts into our space. And our weakness becomes abundantly clear.
However, the second option allows the light to gradually increase and continually work in our lives. Little by little, day by day. As a result, we welcome the light, trusting it will be good to us and for us.
In conclusion, Joel adds:
“Either way, we don’t get to choose the light. The light that shines on our vulnerability will come to us, whether or not we welcome it. But if we open our hearts to welcome it, we will be positioning ourselves to move into new strength.”
Today’s question: What most fosters living in communion with God? Please share.
Tomorrow’s blog: “God meets you in your weakness”