Thursday, April 20, 2017

Light of the World for Your Soul

Jesus spoke to the people once more and said, "I am the light of the world. If you follow me, you won't have to walk in darkness, because you will have the light that leads to life." John 8:12

The physical light fills our world with sunshine on most days. In speaking to His disciples just before He went to raise Lazarus from the dead Jesus used an illustration of the safety that light provides.

Jesus replied, "There are twelve hours of daylight every day. During the day people can walk safely. They can see because they have the light of this world. But at night there is danger of stumbling because they have no light." John 11:9-10.

Similarly, spiritual light provides us safety and security. The light—spiritual light of the world IS Jesus…that light emanates from Jesus…and shine forth in the Gospel—the Good News about Jesus as our Savior.

If the Good News we preach is hidden behind a veil, it is hidden only from people who are perishing. Satan, who is the god of this world, has blinded the minds of those who don't believe. They are unable to see the glorious light of the Good News. They don't understand this message about the glory of Christ, who is the exact likeness of God. 2 Corinthians 4:3-4

If you believe in Jesus as your Savior, let your light shine—let Jesus shine through you. There is no other name that has the power to save you—to provide salvation from sin.

For Jesus is the one referred to in the Scriptures, where it says, 'The stone that you builders rejected has now become the cornerstone.' There is salvation in no one else! God has given no other name under heaven by which we must be saved. Acts 4:11-12.

You may wonder what from what it is that you need to be saved? Saved from yourself? Sin is the enemy—and we cannot escape it without the saving grace of a pure and sinless Jesus who went to the cross and died there for our sins. Yes, He died for you and for me. But the Good News is that HE LIVES. Resurrection is what Easter is all about—Resurrection Sunday. He lives by the power of our Heavenly Father God to overcome death. There is spiritual security in that. Our God is the light of the world providing light and life to our very spiritual souls.

Prayer ~ Heavenly Father, thank you for Your Words that I may meditate and feast on them today. Thank you for showing me something special that I can apply to my life and to my relationship with You today. Bless my sweet grandgirl, Amelia, continue to give her joy and hope today…and every day. She loves you, as I do.

Daily Bible Reading: Psalms 121, 123-125, 128-130

Happiest of Birthdays—Sweet Amelia!
Love You Bunches

© 2017 Text and photo by Mickey M. Hunacek. All rights reserved.
All scripture quoted from the New Living Translation (NLT) unless otherwise noted.
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