The Lenten Adventure Forum

[The man who calls himself Jeremy sits in silent thought for several minutes before he responds.]

The night air calms me, my friend. And I certainly needed to be calmed, as I can be as hot-headed as even our friend John, the Baptizer.

These things you speak of seem to be true. Spending this time following John has made them much clearer to me than they ever had been before. But such thoughts do not bring me peace. Our people, of their own fault, is in peril, peril that has been building up for generations.

I think I would rather think of John's words. We are in darkness, and much speculation, anger, and distress only causes this darkness to thicken so that I can almost feel it. Yet, when I listen to John's words, I see the light. I have hope for redemption, even for this fallen people. I want so much to listen to this Jesus speak to see if his words bring me light, as well.

It is said, "The way of the wicked is as darkness: they know not at what they stumble." Surely this darkness I feel is because of the wickedness around me? But it is also said, "But the path of the just is as the shining light, that shineth more and more unto the perfect day." [Proverb 4:19, 18] These are the feelings of light and darkness that I am having now. I have learned, as we have journeyed together, that the things of light are the things that will lead me towards God. They are good, even when the things of darkness are so enticing and convincing.

I think I will go and sing some psalms to myself to calm my soul, and then I will retire for the night.