The eye is the lamp of the body. You draw light into your body through your eyes, and light shines out to the world through your eyes. So if your eye is well and shows you what is true, then your whole body will be filled with light. But if your eye is clouded or evil, then your body will be filled with evil and dark clouds. And the darkness that takes over the body of a child of God who has gone astray - that is the deepest, darkest darkness there is.The really frightening part is the description of the believer who falls away. They fall into a deep darkness! Have you noticed how hard it is for a disillusioned believer to return to God? They're hurt and have somehow been disappointed. They are probably angry with God and His Church! They are not happy; not content. To be honest, they're miserable. Yet stubborn.
Gracious God,
By Your amazing grace and through Your persistent pursuing, draw these damaged brothers and sisters back into Your love! And help us - Your servants - to love them on Your behalf; rather than judging them. Show Your power!
Amen.
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