Pastor Ryan emphasizes the importance of walking in God's light to avoid spiritual darkness by intentionally practicing faith and seeking God's truth. In reading 1 John, we see that he highlights the significance of living out one's faith and "practicing the Truth" while also seeing the need for community in the church to spread hope and light in the world. We should actively engage in spiritual disciplines and embrace the challenges that come with practicing faith. No matter where we are in our journey with Christ, we are all called to hold onto faith, actively practice it, and be a beacon of light in a dark world.