In Bible Study Fellowship Lesson 6 we had this question: "Explain the negative impact of darkness and how light dispels darkness." I can't quit thinking of my experience many years ago with complete darkness, and how terrifying it was.
It happened in 1998 when our entire family of 8 went to Disney World. Since I don't ride any of the "scary" rides, (i.e. roller coasters no matter how small), I opted for an attraction at MGM Hollywood Studios that wasn't going to scare me. It is called Sounds Dangerous and stars Drew Carey. Thank goodness Jack went along with me, but everyone else opted out. There was a warning for people who are afraid of the dark--but that certainly wasn't moi or Jack. That stuff was for kids.
WRONG! When time came for the presentation to start, this big auditorium was cast into total, pitch black darkness. No exit signs, no projector lights, nothing. My heart immediately started racing. I clutched Jack's arm with a death grip. I tried closing my eyes, but I knew that darkness was still there. I can't relate what a negative impact it had on me. Jay reminded me that there are sounds which further mess with your perceptions, but I don't even remember the sounds. All I can remember is......
LOOKING DESPERATELY FOR ANY SPOT, ANY PINPOINT OF LIGHT!
I just read online that this presentation lasts 12 minutes. I guess it stayed dark that long. It was awful. Honestly, hell would not have to have heat or flames to be unbearable. Total darkness is enough.
But...there's good news! John 1:5 says, "The Light (Jesus) shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it!" Thank you, God, for sending your Son, the light of men. And thank you for somehow letting me hang on that 12 minutes heart-attack free.
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