Darkness

Gensis 1:2-5 NetBible
1:2 Now the earth was without shape and empty, and darkness was over the surface of the watery deep, but the Spirit of God was moving over the surface of the water. 1:3 God said, “Let there be light.” And there was light! 1:4 God saw that the light was good, so God separated the light from the darkness. 1:5 God called the light “day” and the darkness “night.” There was evening, and there was morning, marking the first day.

Darkness was part of creation from the beginning. Would it be possible to understand darkness or light without both being present? Darkness allows us to see the light. Light exposes the darkness. Darkness harbors disorder and emptiness. Light brings peace and comfort.

God said “Let there be light”, as so it was. He separated light from darkness.

The beginning of the new creation started with Jesus, the light of the world, when He entered into the darkness of our habitation. We are separated from darkness and made children of the light. A new creation ensues. We are reborn in spirit. The curse of Adam has been lifted. Life is separated from death. All of creation will be restored when He returns. For now, the Spirit of God continues to move over the water, at work in this world. His light continues to shine forth, filling the empty heart and molding it in the shape on His perfect Son. Darkness is still with us, but we know the difference. There will come a time when darkness is vanquished forever.