Young People's Group

JESUS AS THE LIGHT OF THE WORLD

by Pastor Mitch
July 15, 2007

Life Is Not Life Until There Is Light

Life was never meant to be lived in spiritual darkness. We may be born into this world in darkness, but we do not need to live in its realm and be consumed by it. Life can be one which is characterized by life and light. The Lord Jesus came to give us this light.

“In Him was life, and the life was the light of men. And the light shines in the darkness, and the darkness did not comprehend it.” 
John 1:4-5

Jesus came to show us what life was all about and how to live it. This life gives light to all mankind. It gives tremendous meaning and purpose to all that we do. This light will overcome the darkness of man’s soul. Darkness cannot overwhelm this light that God has given. Life is not life until there is this light.

Finding Light From The Lord

How can we go about finding light from the Lord?

1. Believe In Jesus As The Only True Source Of Light

“Then Jesus spoke to them again, saying, ‘I am the light of the world.'” 
John 8:12

When the Lord Jesus used the phrase “I am”, it was meant to be an emphasis on His divinity. This phrase goes back to the time when Moses asked what the name of God was. The Lord God replied by saying “I AM WHO I AM” (Exodus 3:14). He was the self-existing and eternal God. When Jesus used the phrase “I am”, it was meant to show His divinity and that He considered Himself the true light of the world. There were other forms of “light” that were passed off as truth. However, Jesus was stating that He was the only true light. He can shine in our hearts and scatter the darkness in our hearts and souls. Our part is to believe that He is the only true light of the world.

2. Follow Jesus As The Light

“He who follows Me shall not walk in darkness, but have the light of life.” 
John 8:12

The person who really seeks to follow the Lord Jesus will no longer walk in darkness. He will be set free from the darkness of sin and ignorance. Our part is to seek to be disciples of the Lord Jesus. We will seek to follow in the ways of the Lord Jesus. We will seek to be learners of His word. We will be trained and guided by His servants. If we follow the Lord Jesus and His ways, we will no longer walk in darkness. Our lives will be filled with the light of life. Life is not life until there is light. Light brings life to our life. Let’s seek to follow the Lord and His ways till light shines brightly within our souls.

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