Light arising in darkness

Unto the upright there ariseth light in the darkness: he is gracious, and full of compassion, and righteous. (Psalm 112:4) *1/ Darkness a symbol of separation and difference. 2/ Darkness that the Lord overcame at Calvary. 3/ Darkness felt by the Lord's people.* **Sermon summary:** The sermon centers on Psalm 112:4, revealing that in the midst of fourfold darkness—spiritual, moral, satanic, and natural—light arises for the upright, who is none other than Jesus Christ, the ultimate fulfilment of the psalm. Through His work at Calvary, Christ overcame the darkness of sin, judgment, and demonic power, triumphing in the very moment of His crucifixion when darkness covered the land, yet light emerged in the form of redemption, grace, and eternal life. This light is not merely after darkness, but within it, as God sovereignly uses trials, spiritual blindness, and suffering to awaken His people to their need, deepen their dependence on Him, and reveal His glory. The preacher emphasizes that true spiritual understanding comes not from human wisdom, but from the Holy Spirit's illumination, and that even in the deepest darkness, God promises to guide, restore, and magnify His grace, making the believer's path one of trust, surrender, and hope in Christ's righteousness, compassion, and eternal victory.