Many people notice these days that the world seems to be getting darker but what does this really indicate?  What is dark and what is light?
God is Light and Jesus is the Light of the world. So darkness increases when the light fades or is absent. So,  is The Light gone or is it just fading ?  Why is the world getting darker?
God is Light and Jesus - the Light of this world does not fade - They remain the same - bright as ever!
It is the world which is moving away from God that allows for the darkness. The darkness will never overcome the Light.  But people choose darkness rather than Light.  No,  the Light is not fading it is being ignored and rejected and pushed away. But what of all the churches and all the people who claim to have Jesus - The Light ?  Why are they not shinning brightly as the day approaches for our Lords return. The Bible warns about a Great Apostacy in the Last Days and how many will fall away from following Jesus and His teachings. They will follow after false teachers, doctrines of demons and having itchy ears , listening only to that which pleases their flesh in this world. These are dark times for The Churches especially in America. I have heard Pastors on the radio say how sick the churches are  and that we must be seek now to belong to The Body of Christ.  Meaning - I believe, to come out from them and find fellowship with true believers.  I agree that this is true. But where does this leave The Church and where is The Light NOW.
The Church in America is not just sick - it is dead and it's light or candlestick has been removed. We are talking about America here and not all The Major Churches throughout the world. So to find a Church alive must we all move to Africa or China ? No - but we must come out from that which is dead and follow The Holy Spirit as He leads each of us individually into the presence of The Lord. We are still in the world (America for us who live here) but no longer of it. The Church is undergoing a tranformation similar to that of a butterfly. It is dying to it's old identity which has served it's purpose and becoming something New in purpose. It is becoming The Bride of Christ. Taken from His Body and to be presented to Him - pure, spotless and without wrinkle. The "KEY" to all of this is - THE BRIDE SEPARATES HERSELF AND MAKES HERSELF READY.
So as believers listen to The Spirit and The Bride - they will come out from the darkness and into The Light. This is where the Bride is.  The Bride is becoming brighter and brighter as the world becomes darker and darker until she is removed completely. NOW is the time to become the Bride - a whole new identity and relationship with Christ for those who desire Him above all else.
BLESSED ARE THOSE WHO WASH THEIR ROBES. They will be permitted to enter through the gates of the city and eat the fruit from the tree of life. Outside the city are the dogs—the sorcerers, the sexually immoral, the murderers, the idol worshipers, and ALL WHO LOVE TO LIVE A LIE. “I, Jesus, have sent my angel to give you THIS MESSAGE FOR THE CHURCHES. I am both the source of David and the heir to his throne. I am the bright morning star.” The Spirit and The Bride say, “Come.” Let anyone who hears this say, “Come.” Let anyone who is thirsty come. Let anyone who desires drink freely from the water of life.  Revelation 22:14-17
But now you must be holy in everything you do, just as God who chose you is holy. For the Scriptures say, “You must be holy because I am holy.”
And remember that the heavenly Father to whom you pray has no favorites. He will judge or reward you according to what you do. 1 Peter 1:15-17
You can be sure of this: The LORD set apart the godly for himself. The LORD will answer when I call to him. Psalm 4:3