April 26th, 2026
by Rev. Kevin C Benton
by Rev. Kevin C Benton
Day 1: From Darkness to Light
Reading: Ephesians 5:8-14
Devotional: You were once darkness itself—not just in it, but defined by it. That was your identity before Christ. But now, you are light in the Lord. Notice Paul doesn't say you were in darkness—you were darkness. That was your identity before Christ transformed you. Your entire being was consumed by darkness. But the moment you encountered Jesus, everything changed. You didn't just step into the light; you became light itself. This transformation isn't just positional; it requires intentional walking. Like learning to walk again after an injury, becoming a child of light takes practice and training. You may stumble, but your identity has radically changed This isn't about what you do; it's about who you are in Christ. Today, reflect on your identity transformation. You are no longer defined by your past, your mistakes, or your failures. You are light in the Lord. The question isn't whether you belong to the light—it's whether you're walking in it. Reflect on areas where you're living "half-lit"—not fully in darkness, but not walking in complete light either. Stop identifying with who you were and start living as who you are: a child of light. God isn't calling you to perfection but to be genuine. What would it look like to walk fully in the light today, allowing Christ to illuminate every corner of your life?
Reflection Question: Where am I living "half-lit" instead of fully embracing my identity as light?
Reading: Ephesians 5:8-14
Devotional: You were once darkness itself—not just in it, but defined by it. That was your identity before Christ. But now, you are light in the Lord. Notice Paul doesn't say you were in darkness—you were darkness. That was your identity before Christ transformed you. Your entire being was consumed by darkness. But the moment you encountered Jesus, everything changed. You didn't just step into the light; you became light itself. This transformation isn't just positional; it requires intentional walking. Like learning to walk again after an injury, becoming a child of light takes practice and training. You may stumble, but your identity has radically changed This isn't about what you do; it's about who you are in Christ. Today, reflect on your identity transformation. You are no longer defined by your past, your mistakes, or your failures. You are light in the Lord. The question isn't whether you belong to the light—it's whether you're walking in it. Reflect on areas where you're living "half-lit"—not fully in darkness, but not walking in complete light either. Stop identifying with who you were and start living as who you are: a child of light. God isn't calling you to perfection but to be genuine. What would it look like to walk fully in the light today, allowing Christ to illuminate every corner of your life?
Reflection Question: Where am I living "half-lit" instead of fully embracing my identity as light?
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