When you see darkness only...the kingdom is not being manifest

I spent a good bit of time in a tough neighborhood in Chicago. I walked, prayed, listened and tried to get a sense of what God is saying.

Here's what I heard.

Those who live in darkness long to see a great light. Those who bear the light must bring it to those who have none. They will begin to emerge from the darkness as the darkness is pushed back by the light.

The darkness is deception. It is fear. It is despair. It is abandonment of hope.

Until they see me clearly, they cannot walk toward me.

They need to hear my voice, "This is the way, Walk ye in it".

Now the lightbearers must come forth.