The Unstoppable Light: A Soccer Analogy

Consider a soccer match where one team, despite relentless attacks and strategic plays from their opponents, maintains a steadfast defense, never allowing the opposing team to score. The darkness of the opposing team's efforts to overcome their defense is akin to the darkness described in John 1:5, which states, "The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness hasn't overcome it." This verse speaks of the eternal Word, who is God, bringing light into a world shrouded in darkness. Just as the well-defended team refuses to let the opposing team extinguish their goal, the light of Christ cannot be overcome by any amount of darkness or opposition.

From a Reformed (Covenental) Lens, this analogy highlights God's sovereignty and His unwavering commitment to His creation. God, as the Word, initiated creation and continues to sustain it, ensuring His purpose prevails. The darkness represents the forces of sin and chaos that seek to thwart God's plan, but as the unyielding defense in the soccer match, God's light remains steadfast. This relates to the covenant of grace, where God promises to preserve His people, even amidst trials and temptations. The light of Christ, therefore, is not merely a passive presence, but an active force that overcomes and transforms. Just as the team that maintains its defense ultimately triumphs, so too will God's light ultimately triumph over all darkness, fulfilling His eternal plan. [Attribution: Image by Daniel Jurin from Pixabay (2017). Used under fair dealing for religious instruction purposes.]