Let the Light In
Mosiah 25:7-11
And now, when Mosiah had made an end of reading the records, his people who tarried in the land were struck with wonder and amazement. For they knew not what to think; for when they beheld those that had been delivered out of bondage they were filled with exceedingly great joy.
And again, when they thought of their brethren who had been slain by the Lamanites they were filled with sorrow, and even shed many tears of sorrow. And again, when they thought of the immediate goodness of God, and his power in delivering Alma and his brethren out of the hands of the Lamanites and of bondage, they did raise their voices and give thanks to God.
1And again, when they thought upon the Lamanites, who were their brethren, of their sinful and polluted state, they were filled with pain and anguish for the welfare of their souls.
Life is not all roses, nor is it all thorns. There will be days filled with joy and days marked by sorrow. It is perfectly normal to feel the weight of trials, the sting of failure, and the pain of loss.
Yet there is hope in Jesus Christ. As we turn our hearts toward His goodness, mercy, and love, He fills us with a hope and joy that can sustain us through even our darkest seasons.
When life feels overwhelming, we can remember that no season lasts forever. Night eventually gives way to morning. The sun will rise again, and in time we will once more see the beauty that seemed hidden by the darkness.
While we wait for that dawn, God invites us to come unto Christ, for He is the Light of the World. We do not have to remain in darkness any longer than necessary. To receive His light, we must choose to open the doors and windows of our hearts. No one else can do that for us. I must choose it for myself, and you must choose it for yourself.
The beautiful promise is that even the smallest sliver of Christ's light can illuminate far more than we imagine. As His light enters our lives, it helps us see more clearly, gives us courage to open more doors and windows, and gradually fills the dark places within us with hope.
When Lazarus died, even though Christ knew He would raise him from the dead, He still wept outside the tomb. Our Savior understands grief. He does not stand at a distance from our suffering. He sits with us in our sorrow and weeps with us. At the same time, He gently invites us to choose His light. As we open our hearts to Him, He can replace despair with hope, fear with peace, and darkness with His perfect light.