Light breaks through the darkness
“Because light illuminates the darkness of the world, people experience real life; No longer must the darkness control them.” From the disobedience of the first couple of parents until today, sin has plunged many people into great darkness. But Isaiah sees a glimmer of hope: The people who walked in darkness have seen a great light; those who dwelt in a land of deep darkness, on them has light shone. Isaiah 9:2 (ESV) 1. Light breaks through the darkness Let's look a little at the life of the Apostle Paul. He persecuted Christians to the extreme at that time. But something strange happens at the gates of Damascus: “Light breaks through his darkness” Paul falls to the ground and hears a voice: Saul, Saul, why are you persecuting me? After asking who he is? Says the voice “I am Jesus whom you are persecuting.” Paul himself is ignited and from now on brings the light of the Gospel to all people. The Holy Spirit shows Paul the way to Europe. There he and his companions go to the...