My Favorite Verses - Vol IV (Nov 16 to Feb 17)
A collection of brief commentaries on some of the Bible’s most beloved (and often least understood) passages, parables, verses & sayings
A collection of brief commentaries on some of the Bible’s most beloved
(and often least understood) passages, parables, verses & sayings
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1 John 2:8 … The True Light shining<br />
(01/07/20<strong>17</strong>)<br />
“The Darkness is passing away …<br />
And the true Light is already shining.”<br />
~ unknown (1 John 2:8)<br />
In one sense the "Darkness" in this verse is the fundamental background of<br />
the passive-state Universe, and as such cannot recede on its own … Indeed, it is<br />
Light that must first be shown in<strong>to</strong> its vastness <strong>to</strong> send its shadows in<strong>to</strong> retreat<br />
and illuminate its innate and ultimate brilliance …Similarly, a deep internal<br />
“Darkness” is embedded in this verse as well -- the primordial, subconscious<br />
basis of the selfish, instinct-driven human being -- and as such the “sinful” nature<br />
of the same cannot recede on its own either. No, here as well the Light (in this<br />
case, the Light of Love) must be shined upon it as well; the Light must be blazed<br />
directly in<strong>to</strong> its fearful depths in order <strong>to</strong> burn away its pitch black fog and<br />
rekindle the wonders of the Soul-Self that rests even deeper still therein.<br />
Amen … Let it shine so.<br />
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