Topical Encyclopedia In the biblical narrative, darkness often symbolizes ignorance, evil, and separation from God. However, Scripture consistently affirms that darkness cannot conceal us from the presence and knowledge of God. This theme is woven throughout the Bible, emphasizing God's omnipresence and omniscience.God's Omnipresence and Omniscience The psalmist eloquently captures the futility of attempting to hide from God in darkness. In Psalm 139:11-12 , it is written: "If I say, 'Surely the darkness will hide me, and the light become night around me,' even the darkness is not dark to You, but the night shines like the day, for darkness is as light to You." This passage underscores the truth that darkness is not an obstacle for God; He sees and knows all, regardless of physical or spiritual obscurity. Darkness as a Symbol of Evil and Ignorance Throughout Scripture, darkness is frequently associated with evil deeds and spiritual blindness. In John 3:19-20 , Jesus explains, "And this is the verdict: The Light has come into the world, but men loved the darkness rather than the Light because their deeds were evil. Everyone who does evil hates the Light, and does not come into the Light for fear that his deeds will be exposed." Here, darkness represents a willful rejection of God's truth and moral order. God's Light Penetrates Darkness The Bible assures believers that God's light penetrates and overcomes darkness. In John 1:5 , it is declared, "The Light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it." This verse speaks to the triumph of Christ, the Light of the world, over the powers of darkness. Believers are called to walk in this light, as stated in 1 John 1:5-7 : "This is the message we have heard from Him and announce to you: God is light, and in Him there is no darkness at all. If we say we have fellowship with Him yet walk in the darkness, we lie and do not practice the truth. But if we walk in the light as He is in the light, we have fellowship with one another, and the blood of Jesus His Son cleanses us from all sin." The Inevitability of Divine Judgment The inability of darkness to hide us from God also serves as a reminder of the inevitability of divine judgment. Ecclesiastes 12:14 warns, "For God will bring every deed into judgment, along with every hidden thing, whether good or evil." This reinforces the idea that no action, thought, or intention can be concealed from God's sight. Encouragement for Believers For believers, the knowledge that darkness cannot hide us from God is a source of comfort and encouragement. Romans 8:38-39 assures us that nothing can separate us from the love of God in Christ Jesus, not even the darkest circumstances. This assurance empowers believers to live boldly in the light, knowing that God's presence is constant and His love unwavering. Conclusion The biblical theme that darkness cannot hide us from God serves as a powerful reminder of His omnipresence and omniscience. It calls individuals to live in the light of His truth, reassured by His constant presence and the ultimate triumph of His light over darkness. Torrey's Topical Textbook Psalm 139:11,12If I say, Surely the darkness shall cover me; even the night shall be light about me. Torrey's Topical Textbook Library The Way of Fellowship Confidence in God's Protection. On God and his Perfections Hid in Light Sermon for Thursday in Easter Week God's People Delivered. Secret Sins God's People Delivered The Highway of Holiness God's Dealings with the Earth During the Tribulation Period. Resources What time was Jesus crucified? What time did Jesus die on the cross? | GotQuestions.orgWhy is a day measured from evening to morning in Genesis 1? | GotQuestions.org How could there be light on the first day of Creation if the sun was not created until the fourth day? | GotQuestions.org Darkness: Dictionary and Thesaurus | Clyx.com Bible Concordance • Bible Dictionary • Bible Encyclopedia • Topical Bible • Bible Thesuarus Subtopics Darkness of Spiritual Blindness Darkness the Following Scriptures Darkness: Abstruse and Deep Subjects Darkness: Called the Swaddling Band of the Sea Darkness: Cannot Hide Us from God Darkness: Caused by the Setting of the Sun Darkness: Degrees of, Mentioned: Great Darkness: Degrees of, Mentioned: Gross Darkness: Degrees of, Mentioned: Outer or Extreme Darkness: Degrees of, Mentioned: That May be Felt Darkness: Degrees of, Mentioned: Thick Darkness: Effects of Causes Us to Go Astray Darkness: Effects of Causes Us to Stumble Darkness: Effects of Keeps Us from Seeing Objects Darkness: Exhibits God's Power and Greatness Darkness: Greatness and Unsearchableness of God Darkness: Inexplicable Nature of Darkness: Miraculous: At Mount Sinai Darkness: Miraculous: At the Crucifixion Darkness: Miraculous: At the Death of Christ Darkness: Miraculous: Before the Destruction of Jerusalem Darkness: Miraculous: On Mount Sinai Darkness: Miraculous: Over the Land of Egypt Darkness: Originally Covered the Earth Darkness: Over the Face of the Earth Darkness: Separated from the Light Darkness: The Punishment of Devils and Wicked Men Darkness: The Wicked are Full of Darkness: The Wicked: Perpetuate Their Designs In Darkness: The Wicked: The Children of Related Terms |
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