The Light of the World

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John 8:12 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.”  (NIV)

I love this promise of Jesus’ direction in our lives.  He tells us we must follow him but he doesn’t stop there.  He further promises that if we do so “we will never walk in darkness.”  He could have easily stopped there but he continues to expound on the benefits of following him by saying that we “will have the light of life.” 

I have noticed in my search through the scriptures that nothing is left incomplete.  It all ties together and has been packaged for us to read and feed from.  As believers sometimes we find it confusing when we don’t understand the application.  But we must be patient.  God does deliver on his promises to us.  He reveals Himself through His Word in areas that he wants us to grow.  We could become overwhelmed at all he has for us in His Word but His direction is true and the path before us is lighted with the glory of Himself.  Satan invades our lives with darkness, but if we allow Christ to be active and move freely about in our life the darkness will have no place.  I must warn you though.  Christ is the brightest light and He will see and reveal to you what you have hidden away in your heart that tries to reside in the darkness of your life.  Give it to Him and experience His cleansing power.  He always wants what is best for us.  He never wants to harm us but if there is *unconfessed sin in our lives we block him from being effective and our ability to serve becomes limited.  We cannot serve him on our own.  We need his strength to do what is right and good in his sight. 

The challenge is before us.  We need to follow him and he will light the way.  Let Him be the light of your life today.

Prayer:  Dear Lord Jesus, Teach me Your Word so I may better understand Your will and direction in my life today.  Teach me Your ways that I may trust You more each and every day.  In Jesus’ Name I pray, AMEN!

May God richly bless us as we continue to seek His will and His way, through His Word.

Have a GREAT Day!!

In Christ,

Rev. Ted J. Wilkins
Founder and Director of “Good News Brief For Men” Ministries (Since 1998)
© 2014 Ted J. Wilkins “GNBFM Ministries”


(*) Psalm 66: 18 If I had cherished sin in my heart, the Lord would not have listened. (NIV)

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