The World’s True Light

The darkness of night slowly disappears as the sun quietly approaches the horizon. Even before its full brilliance comes into view the sun’s return is announced by a growing parade of increasing light. Each morning I watch through the window as I meditate on the wonders of God’s abundant grace. The morning dawn is always on time even on a cloudy day. Although those gray clouds try to hide the sun’s presentation I know that it has arrived because the room is still filled even by its filtered light. How amazing that on the cloudless days the light comes in making itself at home easing down the hallway, around the corner and down the staircase providing light in places where it does not directly shine. It mysteriously visits every room with the message that a new day has begun, and the time for rejoicing in this day the Lord has made has begun.

The warmth and beauty of the sun's daily visits are not to be taken for granted. Every day is a gift from God. And so it is with His Son who wants to be the light of our souls. Unlike the sun the light of Jesus never leaves and never diminishes. He is the Light of the world that destroys the darkness of sin. He comes into a life filling every dark place. A new life of brilliant light is created shining through the cracks and scars left by the destructive work of the sin in our lives. One by one by one throughout the world those dying in sin come to the light because the Son’s light is powerfully evident through those God has called.

John 8:12 Then Jesus spoke to them again, saying, “I am the light of the world. He who follows Me shall not walk in darkness, but have the light of life.”