I love the richness of this passage as we dive into Jesus ministry on earth. Starting in verse 12 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." We see time and time again as Christ being the light. Thinking on John 1 we read that in Him was life, and the life was the light of men. The light shines in the darkness and the darkness has not overcome it. John 1:9-10 reads the true light, which enlightens everyone was coming into the world, and the world was made through him, yet the world did not know him. He came to His own, and his own people did not receive him.
John 8 shows us the truth of this passage. the Pharisees start to question Jesus by accusations, " you are bearing witness about yourself! Your testimony is not true." Jesus responds that He not only is bearing witness but in accordance with law of the time where there is a need of 2, His father bears witness of Him also. "Where is your father?" and Jesus answered, You know neither me nor my Father. If you knew me you would know my Father also."
This is profound. It precedes Hebrews and Colossians. HE IS the radiance of the glory of God- the exact imprint of His nature. HE IS the image of the invisible God. Read these key passages. Jesus says, If you see me you have seen the Father. The next few days as we finish chapter 8 and then press deeper into John we ill see time and time again this countless testimony. Jesus is the Son of God. But Jesus is God in the flesh also.
HE IS and tomorrow we will read Jesus profess I AM.
Today as it feels like darkness is creeping in; as you struggle with isolation, fear, anxiety of the unknown, besetting sins that feel like an old friend rather than a destroyer in times of worry- cling to the truth of Jesus Christ. Immerse your self in his eternal radiant Light. 2 Corinthians 4:6 says For God who said, "Let light shine out of darkness," has shone in our hearts to give the light of the knowledge of the glory of God in the face of Jesus Christ. WOAH. This is amazing. This is good news. And this is the begotten Son, who came to die that we might live. If you are a believer you are equipped with the most glorious and everlasting of hope; even in the face of perilous times. If you are not a believer, you have opportunity where you can come to know this living Savior Jesus Christ, who died for your sins that you may have eternal life. Do not delay. Our only hope is in the truth of the everlasting. He was He is and He is to come. Do not lose heart dear friend!We have the light of the world, and He is coming back again.
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