Author Darlene J. Conard

You may feel as though you are crossing through an immense and oppressive darkness, consumed by your struggles and uncertainties. What you may not know is that, amid your valley, you are a beacon of hope for someone else who is trapped in an even deeper shadow, searching desperately for a glimmer of light to guide their way.

Yesterday evening, I had a powerful revelation. I truly detest those moments of trial, especially when I must constantly struggle to keep my mindset on heavenly matters.  Joseph, Paul, Silas, and Jeremiah—each of them descended into darkness not to have their light snuffed out, but to become a beacon of hope. In the shadows, people sat in silence, unaware of who Jesus was.

They lingered in the darkness, both physically and spiritually, until the moment arrived when God illuminated His light through His messengers, guiding them through the obscurity in which they had been lost.

 Their journeys remind us that within our deepest struggles lies the potential to rise and shine even brighter. It’s like entering a deep, dark cave to rescue someone lost without a light.

“Therefore seeing we have this ministry, as we have received mercy, we faint not; But have renounced the hidden things of dishonesty, not walking in craftiness, nor handling the word of God deceitfully; but by manifestation of the truth commending ourselves to every man’s conscience in the sight of God. But if our gospel be hid, it is hid to them that are lost: In whom the god of this world hath blinded the minds of them which believe not, lest the light of the glorious gospel of Christ, who is the image of God, should shine unto them. For we preach not ourselves, but Christ Jesus the Lord; and ourselves your servants for Jesus’ sake. For God, who commanded the light to shine out of darkness, hath shined in our hearts, to give the light of the knowledge of the glory of God in the face of Jesus Christ.” 2 Corinthians 4:1-6 KJV

Please feel free to share this with anyone you like. My mission is to encourage everyone to wholeheartedly follow our Lord Jesus Christ with all their heart, soul, mind, and strength. © Darlene J. Conard, Vision Ministries 2024. This text may not be republished or used without the author’s written consent. The photograph is AI-generated. Darlene J. Conard is also affiliated with Glory Carrier Ministries.

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