Key Verse:

“For at one time you were darkness, but now you are light in the Lord. Walk as children of light.”

— Ephesians 5:8

Rooted Truth:

In Christ, we don’t just reflect light—we are light in Him, called to live differently.

Faith Story:

John Newton, once a slave trader, lived in deep moral darkness until Christ radically transformed him. After his conversion, he became a pastor, abolitionist, and the writer of the hymn Amazing Grace.

Newton’s testimony was proof of Ephesians 5:8—he once lived in darkness, but through Christ, became a carrier of light. His life, once used for evil, became a beacon of grace that continues to shine today.

As children of light, we are called to live in ways that expose darkness and reveal God’s goodness. Our transformed lives are evidence of His saving power.

Scripture for Deeper Roots:

1 Thessalonians 5:5 – “For you are all children of light, children of the day. We are not of the night or of the darkness.”

Matthew 5:14 – “You are the light of the world…”

Philippians 2:15 – “…you shine as lights in the world.”

Daily Practice:

Today, be intentional about “walking as a child of light.” Choose one specific action—whether honesty in a tough moment, kindness when it’s not expected, or encouragement where there’s negativity—and let it shine.

Daily Prayer:

Father, thank You for calling me out of darkness into Your marvelous light. Help me to walk as Your child today, shining brightly so that others may see Your grace in me. Amen.

Deep Reflection:

• What does it mean to you personally to be “light in the Lord”?

• Where in your daily life do you most need to walk as a child of light?

• Who around you might be drawn to Christ through the light they see in you?

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