Light shines in darkness
Fr. Jos Tharakan +
Compare these. Jesus was born in a dark night but God sent a star to
illuminate the event. Again, although Jesus was crucified in broad daylight,
darkness covered the earth all of a sudden.
The creative force in the universe that we call God our Father is like an
accomplished painter. The whole creation is his wonderful piece of art.
Our lives are like bits and pieces that He fits into the large picture.
Though small, each of them is extremely important for Him as he works
towards a masterpiece in the end. Look at our own life. He designs it so
carefully that ultimately it gels with the whole in perfect harmony.
The greatness of a painter lies in his ability to use the colours to create
the best on the canvas. He uses bright colours to depict features of
prominence and then sets them against a darker background so that they stand
out. Yes, light shines better in darkness.
The Master Painter does fill our lives with both bright and dark moments,
with highs and lows, and joys and sorrows. Joy is more joyful if in the
middle of sorrow!
When we look back, there are events in our lives that come to our mind more
clearly and with force, than millions of ordinary experiences that we tend
to forget. Could these be some of the areas God wanted to highlight in our
life's picture? Most probably.
Such events in the past may have left pleasant or unpleasant memories in us.
His grant design for us includes the so-called 'unpleasant' moments too.
Just as we can see stars only when the sky is dark! God uses the contrast of
light and darkness when he wants to highlight or bring something to our
attention. Thread them together in the divine light and you will be able to
see His design in them!
How pleasant it is to think that God's hand has been and is very much at
work in every moment of our life!
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Reflections by M.K. Jos (Poet, Writer, Philosopher and Friend of Fr. Jos)