In my men’s Bible study we’ve been looking at how Adam and Eve chose poorly (to believe Satan’s lie instead of God’s truth) and after sinning tried to cover up. Ever since then man’s been trying to cover up. So while thinking about this and about the choice each person must make at some time, I wrote this poem drawing on 1st. John as well. This was during a staff retreat at Rock Springs.
Live in the Light
Those living in darkness instead of in light,
Can’t see the truth in the darkness of night.
But light conquers darkness and always will win
If the one trapped in darkness lets the light enter in.
But truth can’t be obtained by a person’s own might.
It’s a gift coming down from the Father of lights.
The battle is raging and the One who will win,
Is the One who is chosen by the soul lost in sin.
But we only can choose Him if He gives us sight,
To see through the darkness the beauty of light.
Here is the paradox of standing naked in light,
No longer hiding in the darkness of night.
You find your sins covered by the blood of God’s Son.
The battle is over. The victory is won.
You’re standing there with Him right by your side.
For He has redeemed you and made you His bride.
Jim Shimer
Rock Springs camp
9/27/2011
