It is often said that when a person is being deceived, they are being, “Kept in the dark.”

It is also said that when people are experiencing trouble in this world, they are, “Going through a dark time.”

These two statements are extremely accurate, especially for the believer.  With Christ’s blood, and with the truth and illumination that only he can bring to our lives, we have no experience in this life that should force us to doubt.  That may seem like an unsupportable statement at first, but the truth of the scripture can help to open our eyes to God’s tender mercy. 

We are never in the dark.

Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path.  Psalm 119:105

When we recognize that God’s word is what illuminates our way each day, it should be impossible to walk in darkness for very long.  As believers it is imperative that we understand how valuable daily study of the Bible is for the protection of our walk. 

Unbelievers are veiled by the deceiver and cannot truly know the freedom that is allowed by a relationship with Jesus. 

In their case the god of this world has blinded the minds of the unbelievers, to keep them from seeing the light of the gospel of the glory of Christ, who is the image of God.  2 Corinthians 4:4

However such a condition is not applicable for the follower of Jesus due to the fact that Jesus has set us free.

So Jesus said to the Jews who had believed him, “If you abide in my word, you are truly my disciples, and you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.” John 8:31-32

Living in the freedom that has been provided for us as children of God is exactly what allowed Dannie and Jordan to continue to walk forward as they suffered such intense pain at the loss of their son.  Making others aware of the truth of Jesus has also allowed this family to continue to share the Gospel to others who struggle, so that they will no longer walk in darkness, but will know the freedom of the Truth of Jesus.