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
Darkness prevails in a life without faith. Jesus makes darkness vanish, he makes dimness no more. He is the light of the world, the is the light of my life. Darkness is the pain with no remedy, fear with no protection. Darkness is an illness with no healing, life with no plan. Psalm 119 verse 105 says, "Your word is the lamp to my feet." With faith in Jesus and the word of God, I am no longer blind. His light comes to me in so many sources. Do you know where your light comes from?
My life is a room with many lamps, many sources of His light.
1. A friend who shares faith, a friend who leads me closer to God. The light is their voice, their love, and their heart. Friends who are a light are truly the angles upon us. Their light is the way to happiness. Their light is comfort. Their light is joy.
2. The word of God, the written scripture brings reassurance. His word provides a path, a lit path. The word of God is the beam of light that guides my feet, the light that guides me to being more like Jesus. The light that leads me to be caring, loving and giving.
3. His light is the sun that shines bright rays through my window. The sun gives me warmth. The sun lights the beauty of this world. The sun uncovers the layer of darkness that clothes the night. The sun allows us to see. Seeing gods beautiful creation, the blooming flowers, the chirping birds, and the pastel sky, brings me joy.
4. His light is laughter. The shrieking giggles that provoke a smile. The feeling of true happiness. The result of a good time. Laughter brightens my face and in turn, brightens my soul.
Where does your light come from? Have you figured out yet? Is a caring stranger, or is it your family? Remember how precious these light sources are. Remember how important it is to have faith in your life. God is the light that guides you.
Prayer:
Hey, God, it's me. Help me to recognize the lights You have turned on for me. I ask that You help these lights guide me to whatever I may need right now. I pray today that You remove darkness from my life. The darkness of fear, pain, and worry. I pray that You uncover everyone and let Your light shine brightly. I ask that You turn on lights for people who may not know you yet. I pray that You make me someone's light. You are the light of the world, You are the light of my life. In Jesus' name Amen.
