The promise of John 3 is not that the darkness will disappear overnight. But the light shines in the darkness. And the darkness does not overcome it. That’s resurrection hope. “For God so loved the world…” When we hear these words, we must hear them as expansively as God means them. Whatever darkness you carry this week, bring it into the light of Jesus. Because you won’t find condemnation there. You’ll find welcome. You’ll find grace. You’ll find forgiveness. And you’ll find a love that’s wide enough to hold the whole world. Thanks be to God! Amen.