The Heart of Darkness

Joseph Conrad wrote a book, Heart of Darkness, which I haven't yet read! But it tells a gripping story of evil and destruction, and unveils the human condition in all its depravity.

In our very different setting, darkness has been coming my way these last few days. As well as the world events in Kenya and Pakistan, and much else besides, there have been family battles, lives ruined by alcohol and drugs, and friendships destroyed by deceit and ridiculous arguments. Darkness seems to be doing very well.

But I am reminded again of the great promises from Isaiah. 'The people who walk in darkness will see a great light. For those who live in a land of deep darkness, a light will shine. 

For a child is born to us, a son is given to us. 

The government will rest on his shoulders. 

And he will be called: Wonderful Counsellor, Mighty God, 

Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. 

His government and its peace will never end.' (Isaiah 9.2,6-7)

So today, I am thanking the Lord God Almighty for sending Jesus into our dark and troubled world, and I pray that I and other will be able to bring hope to the hopeless, love to the loveless and light to all in darkness.

That might change their world, so that they too discover the Light of the World for themselves.

Best wishes,

Richard