DON’T HOLD ON TO DARKNESS, LET IT GO

 Romans 13:12 NKJV says, “The night is far spent, the day is at hand. Therefore let us cast off the works of darkness, and let us put on the armor of light.”


In this verse, Paul is reminding believers that the season of living in darkness is gone. The “night” represents sin, ignorance, rebellion, and the old life without Christ. But now “the day is at hand,” meaning Christ has brought truth, salvation, and the power to live a new life. Because of this, we must cast off—completely remove anything connected to darkness. And we must put on, intentionally choose, God’s light, purity, and righteousness. This is not a suggestion; it is a command and a call to action for every believer.

Becoming light is not automatic. It does not happen by luck, accident, or wishful thinking. You do not just wake up one day as a better person who naturally lives the will of God. It is a choice, and it is a daily decision. The grace of God has been given, but it is your responsibility to take that grace and work with it. Grace is like a cheque that has already been written for you. It carries value, but it becomes useful only when you decide to cash it. If you ignore it or treat it lightly, you may end up wasting what God has given, just like someone who has money but uses it for foolish things.

In the same way, the grace of God is powerful, but you cannot take hold of it while still clinging to darkness. Light and darkness do not mix. 2 Corinthians 6:14 NKJV says, “For what fellowship has righteousness with lawlessness? And what communion has light with darkness?” For you to choose light, you must let go of darkness completely.

Romans 13:12 tells us to “cast off the works of darkness.” These works include sexual sin, hatred, anger, idolatry, witchcraft, jealousy, envy, lies, deception, drunkenness, wild living, unclean thoughts, and evil desires. Many believers still practice these things secretly yet expect to be respected as children of God. But people see the truth through your actions. When they call you out, you say they are judgmental or condemning. But the truth is that your actions condemn you. Light exposes darkness.

If you truly want to be a child of light, let go of every work of darkness. Stop sinning. You already know what you are doin is wrong, so why continue in it? Do not let darkness overpower you. Ask God to help you. Choose light, pursue light, and darkness will disappear from your life.

Prayer: Lord, help me cast off darkness completely and walk in Your light with strength, purity, and obedience. Amen.

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