It was a wicked night in Gibeah. The power of darkness seemed to rule the land. A man and his wife had found a place to lodge in what they hoped would be a safe place. The sons of Belial (wickedness) came knocking on the door. They took his wife (his concubine) and raped her until daylight came. It was a vile act that was punishable by death.

As you read Judges 19:25, it is the ending that gets my attention. “And when the day began to spring they let her go”. They could keep her no longer than when the day began to spring. When light began to shine, darkness had to let go. They only had power over her in the dark.

And this is the condemnation, that light is come into the world, and men love darkness rather than light, because their deeds are evil. John 3:19

This woman would die at the doorstep of the house she was taken from. She would die, but her husband, who the wicked men wanted, would live. Her death secured his life. He would get his vengeance on the men who did this to her, but until then, he would mourn with righteous indignation.

The story, in part, illustrates the love of Jesus for us sinners. He would be taken, abused, shamed and killed so that we could live. Jesus, the light of the world, would rise again and darkness would have to let go.

We serve a risen Saviour, he’s in the world today. I know that he is living, whatever men may say. I see his hand of mercy, I hear his voice of cheer, and just the time I need him, He’s always near!

All those who want deliverance only need accept Jesus as their personal Savior! He will light up their life and give them hope.

If you want power over darkness, keep shining the light of God’s word in your heart! If you are sick of darkness having rule over your heart, fill it with Light!

Darkness seems to have a stronghold on the world, but the Day Star is coming.

We have a more sure word of prophecy; whereunto ye do well that ye take heed, as unto alight that shineth in a dark place, until the day star arise in your hearts. 2 Peter 1:19