John 8:12
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."
It is verses like this one which bring me to the book of John whenever I need a good strong shot of truth. John's gospel is so reassuring; in it, Jesus' words are right up front. Jesus tells us it is he who will lead the world to salvation. When we follow him, we will never again walk in darkness. Jesus continues his direct explanation to the Pharisees in the verses which follow. Good stuff! I feel so very blessed to know I will forever be in the light of God's presence.
Holy Lord, you sent Jesus to be the light of the world, leading us to you for all eternity. Your grace is truly amazing. Amen
Becky, transforming
Thursday, October 12, 2023
John 8:12
Again Jesus spoke to them, saying, “I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will not walk in darkness, but will have the light of life.
Today when it’s dark out we simply flip a switch and instantly the darkness is gone. But in the 1st Century it wasn’t so simple. In Jesus’ day when it got dark, it was dark, no instant switch to flip. So when Jesus calls himself the light I would surely think people would take notes and listen .I don’t know of any other way to grow in my faith and live the way Jesus wants me to. I do know in order to accomplish this I…
John 8:12 A single beam of light makes all the difference when in a pitch black room. In the darkness that this world can often find itself, the Light that is Jesus has the same effect. Innocent women, infants, children and elderly persons in Israel were sadistically slaughtered by unspeakably evil people and yet we still hear the voices of godless academics, social elites, leftist politicians and ignorant, self-absorbed college students justifying these atrocities as “an uprising against oppression “ or “freedom fighting.” Terrorism is what this is, always has been and always will be. It is a darkness that only the Light of Christ can penetrate.
Prayer - Jesus, Light of the world, shine down on the wars in…