In his commentary, Matthew Henry observed: “A good man is ashamed to speak that which many wicked people are not ashamed to act.” Coincidentally, a great many of those acts take place in darkness.

Walk as children of light.

Ephesians 5:8

Darkness is a powerful scriptural image. Believers are to put aside “the works of darkness and put on the armor of light.” (Romans 13:12) But more than a lifestyle, darkness is an evil power which can hold you in its claws. No fate is as grim as that which awaits those who march behind “the prince of the power of the air.” (Ephesians 2:2) It is Satan who would lead you to destruction under the divine wrath of God. The only hope for the one in the grip of darkness is the light provided by Jesus (John 1:5). Those who believe in Him are rescued from the realm of darkness to become children of light. As that child, let your lifestyle and conversation of what is good and right and true testify to the joy you have in Christ (Ephesians 5:9).

Satan blinds the lost so they cannot see the light of the truth. Intercede, then, for this nation and its leaders that God will open their eyes to see and trust in Jesus as Lord.

Recommended Reading: Ephesians 5:3-11, 18-21