The true light that gives light to every man was coming into the world. — John 1:9
How much light does it take to see? Not much. At night, I move around the house with only a dim night light. I’ve walked outside with only the light of the moon and a few stars.
I like plenty of light. Especially when I’m trying to clean; I mean you have to be able to see the dirt to remove it. But, to survive, you don’t need much light.
What am I saying?
It’s very clear that not everybody gets the same amount of light. Some people are bathed in the knowledge of the glory of God. Some live in deep darkness. But, to each person, some light is given. This verse tells us that.
Though many people are extraordinarily evil, and though darkness seems to go from bad to worse, that God still somehow seems to navigate through all of that and bring some light to every man. Wherever sin is at work, grace is also at work.
People are troubled by the question, "What about those who have never heard the gospel?" That is a troubling question, because God wants people to hear. The church has paid with blood so that people can hear. But God is not without resources. To each one, some light has been given. Even those who have never heard the name of Jesus are illuminated by the light of His entrance into our world.
The point is, God is not stuck with a problem He can’t solve. Whether through opposition or neglect, some will never hear the gospel. Their lives are not evidence of some flaw in God’s plan or of some inadequacy in His management of the universe. Rather, God has worked out every contingency so we can leave this troubling question with Him, and turn back to the task of winning our world for Christ.
Be encouraged!
Dwight
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