Standing in the Light

"And this is the condemnation, that the light has come into the world, and men loved darkness rather than light, because their deeds were evil. For everyone practicing evil hates the light and does not come to the light, lest his deeds should be exposed. But he who does the truth comes to the light, that his deeds may be clearly seen, that they have been done in God."

-- John 3:19-21

Thoughts from Matthew Henry on the truth and the light:

"(The character of a good man) is one that cometh to the light. He is ready to receive and entertain divine revelation as far as it appears to him to be so, what uneasiness soever it may create him. He that doeth truth is willing to know the truth by himself, and to have his deeds made manifest (made known). A good man is much employed in trying himself, and is desirous that God would try him, Ps. 26:2 - "Examine me, O LORD, and prove me; try my mind and my heart." He is solicitous to know what the will of God is, and resolves to do it, though ever so contrary to his own will and interest."

Abba, draw me to Your light. Examine my heart, expose my heart. Allow me to see my sin though it may cause uneasiness. Help me to remember that when I see my sin, I see my need for You. Standing in Your light, though contrary to my own will, is better for me than hiding in the dark.