He has rescued us from darkness!
“For he has rescued us from the dominion of darkness and brought us into the kingdom of the Son he loves, in whom we have redemption, the forgiveness of sins.” (Col. 1:13-14 NIV)
He HAS rescued us from darkness!
Notice that this promise declares that “He has rescued us from the dominion of darkness.” It is written in past tense because it is a done deal! It is finished, paid for, and completed! This is a bold promise!
Because of this…
You no longer are a part of the old covenant system of being separated from God by a wall of sin and darkness! (Matt. 27:51) You are now a member of “the kingdom of the Son He loves!” You have been redeemed and have been given total “forgiveness of sins.” You can now come boldly to God at any moment to instantly find mercy and grace in the time of need!
Therefore…
“For you were once darkness, but now you are light in the Lord. Live as children of light.” (Eph. 5:8 NIV)
“Let us then approach God's throne of grace with confidence, so that we may receive mercy and find grace to help us in our time of need.” (Heb. 4:16 NIV)