Walking in Darkness Brings Judgement

“And the judgment is based on this fact: God’s light came into the world, but people loved the darkness more than the light, for their actions were evil.” John 3:19 NLT

In an article titled, “Like Darkness? Then You’ll Love This 200-Mile Race Through an Abandoned Railroad Tunnel” posted by Runner’s World Wednesday, the following was reported: Most people run in the dark by necessity. Early mornings, late nights—whenever they can squeeze it in around work, family, and social events. But some people run in the dark by choice. Those folks take part in The Tunnel, a 200-mile long ultramarathon through the darkness of an unused railway tunnel in Bath, a city in southwest England. On the race website, The Tunnel is described as a “mind-bending test of extreme endurance and sensory deprivation.” Participants run out and back on the one-mile stretch of underground road until they hit 200 miles. No headphones, no walking sticks, and no outside support are allowed. Runners must complete the distance in 55 hours. If they don’t reach the 100 miles by the 27 hours and 30 minutes, they will be timed out of the challenge. Headlamps and high visibility gear are required, as the tunnel is also open to the pedestrians and cyclists. To qualify, runners must have a previous 100-mile race result. I don’t know about you but that’s one race that will NOT be on my bucket list. I just don’t like the darkness. 

And you know, when it comes to darkness, the Bible tells us that there are people who love sin and darkness so much that they choose it over “the light” — craving their evil actions so intently that they reject Jesus Christ in order to continue practicing them despite the eternal judgment that doing so brings. Clarke’s Commentary says it this way, “They chose to walk in the darkness, that they might do the works of darkness-they broke the Divine law, refused the mercy offered to them, are arrested by Divine justice, convicted, condemned, and punished. Whence, then, does their damnation proceed? From THEMSELVES.”

So don’t be afraid to preach a message of repentance to those walking in darkness my friend. This is what we’re called to do. Pray that the words would lead them back to the light but don’t be surprised if they reject it. Those that truly Iove the dark will never accept “God’s light” no matter what the consequences are.  

Heavenly Father, thank You for reminding us that there are people all around us that love their evil deeds and will let nothing stand in the way of practicing them. Knowing the judgement that awaits these people, help us to be bold in warning them of what lies ahead so that they might turn from their ways and run to the light. It’s in your precious name we pray Jesus. Amen.

Happy Running!