“But this is your hour–when darkness reigns.” Luke 22:53b (NIV)
People say one thing, and then do another. In the hour when darkness reigns.
Bad calls itself good and injustice thrives. In the hour when darkness reigns.
Men resort to violence or flee in cowardice. In the hour when darkness reigns.
Friends betray each other and deny their brothers. In the hour when darkness reigns.
Mobs scream with hatred and leaders wash their hands. In the hour when darkness reigns.
We exchange truth for lies and tell ourselves we’re fine. In the hour when darkness reigns.
And yet…
Three days pass and the sun rises. Because it’s only one hour that darkness reigns.
Even darkness at its darkest cannot fully win. God is the one holding the reins.
He fences it in, he cuts in short; ultimately darkness’ work is in vain.
Jesus will come again and take us to him and we too will conquer darkness and pain.
So don’t lose hope or be overwhelmed, even when it feels like the darkness reigns.
It’s only one hour with limited power. And we have eternity in the light with Him to reign.
Amy C Walters 
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