By our choices and by our actions we can give darkness power over us. We can make choices that drown out the light. John tells us, "The man who hates his brother is in darkness." (1John2: 11) But how can that be if Jesus has come to wipe it out?
It can be, because Jesus only removes the darkness when we invite Him in. He does not take away our choices; we can still choose to turn our backs on good. We can turn out the light, if we wish. This is why Paul always talks about "working out my salvation in fear and trembling." (Philippians 2:12) That is, always working toward the light, and making choices that increase the light.
We can choose to hang up thick curtains around ourselves, or we can choose to open the curtains, throw open the windows, and let light stream in. This is the most glorious Christmas present of all. It is the present that all the lights, packages and bows serve to remind us of! Christ is light; in Him there is no darkness. If we choose to dwell in Him, then we cannot also choose to live in the dark.
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