Devotion 12/17, The Light

When Jesus spoke again to the people, he said, “I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will never walk in darkness, but will have the light of life.” John 8:12

Jesus has a multitude of people following Him, they end up in the temple treasury where the people come to give their money offerings (vs.20). There would have been people in this court of the temple on a regular basis since they could bring their money to put in the collection boxes that were set up there at any time.
Oh, if they could only grasp the fact that their long awaited Messiah was standing right in front of them! The precious Lamb of God who takes away the sin of the world (John 1:29) was breathing the same air as they were. They could look into His eyes and would be looking into the eyes of God (John 14:6)!

Jesus begins teaching them that they are in spiritual darkness and that He provides the “light” that they need to eradicate that darkness permanently. Apart from Him there is no deliverance from the blackness of sin, there is no guidance along the paths of life, and no knowledge as to the real meaning of life and the issues of eternity.
But to anyone who follows Jesus, He promises a life flooded with His light! To follow Jesus means to believe on Him, to accept the free gift of salvation (Ephesians 2:8-9) that He offers through His shed blood on the cross (Romans 3:22-24), to be born again. To follow Him means to come to Him in repentance, to trust Him as Lord and Savior, and then to commit our whole life to Him (Romans 12:1-2).

The same power that raised Christ from the dead is in us through His Holy Spirit, so we can live lives that honor God.
Jesus has indeed given us a clear and bright hope beyond the grave! Follow Him, He “is” the Light for our path in this world and to eternal life with Him!

Holy God who lives in glorious and irrepressible light, I praise you for sending Jesus to cast away the dark fears that so easily envelop me. I pray for strength and courage to not only live in the light, but show others their way to the light. In Jesus’ name I pray. Amen.

Christ, you are the light that pushes away the darkness. Like a beautiful sunrise, You are the light that gives us hope for a new beginning, a fresh start. You light our path through scripture and prayer. Lord I pray your Holy Spirit lights my soul so bright others will see you through me. I give all thanks to you for lighting my path. Your light warms my heart in the assurance of your return on that glorious day. Thank you Lord for the comfort your light brings to my life. In Jesus’ name I pray, Amen.
You Are The Light – Ovation Worship [Lyric Video]