Jesus, teaching in the temple, spoke to the people gathered around him and said, I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will never walk in darkness, but will have the light of life.
What does Jesus mean by the light of life?
Does he refer to eternal life? The Holy Spirit? Insight and clarity regarding spiritual questions? Our sinfulness? Establishing direction?
Perhaps those who follow Jesus and gain this light of life begin to see the darkness in the world as a temporary condition. Over the horizon comes into view. Truth and falsehood grow distinguishable.
All of the above, I believe.
Most gloriously, the light of life brings hope.
Where do I need the light of life found only in the illuminating person of Jesus? Where should I ask him to shine, to nourish, to infuse?
Don’t be afraid to appeal to the Lord. Because there’s no need for darkness with Jesus around.
John 8 in reading the Bible cover to cover in 2022
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