The Light

In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. He was in the beginning with God. All things came into being through Him, and apart from Him nothing came into being that has come into being. In Him was life, and the life was the Light of men. John 1:1-4

Jesus was there in the beginning—as the Word…and as the Light. Then God said, "Let there be light"; and there was light. Genesis 1:3. That light was Jesus. Jesus is the Light of the World. Jesus declared that twice…in the book of John.  Then Jesus again spoke to them (the Pharisees), saying, "I am the Light of the world; he who follows Me will not walk in the darkness, but will have the Light of life." John 8:12. And…to His disciples just before healing a blind man…"While I am in the world, I am the Light of the world." John 9:5. So what does it mean to be a light…of men or of world? Spiritually purity with truth and knowledge. He can provide spiritual sight—because He is The Light. Turn toward that light—not away from it, seeking darkness. Don’t hide from the truth—while you are in this world. Life is short. We don’t know when our time on earth will be done. Make the most of any opportunity that God gives you…seek and serve Him. 

RSVP: Jesus is reminding us that He is the Light…of men and of the world. Will you seek that Light in your life? How will you respond to His call today? 

Prayer ~ Heavenly Father, thank you for sending Your only Son, Jesus, to light the way for us…to be the light, the truth and the way for us, that we would live lives pleasing to you as we seek and serve You.

© 2014 by Mickey M. Hunacek. All rights reserved.

All scripture quoted from the New American Standard Bible (NASB) unless otherwise noted.