Light

     The world can become a dark place. There are times when we lose hope. Our focus becomes one of fear and dread. A loved one dies. A friend turns against us. A spouse leaves. A job ends. Finances fail. Our souls ache with emptiness. The tough times in life will come to each one of us. Jesus reminds us, He has overcome the world.

“I have told you these things, so that, in Me, you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world.” John 16:13

     Of all of the descriptions, names and attributes in the Bible about Jesus, I think my favorite is, “the light of the world.”

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

     I wrote a Bible study on light with the verse above as my inspiration. If we would only believe this every single day! We will never walk in darkness, but will have the light of life. That light is Jesus. He lights the path ahead of us. He lights up our souls. He lights up our countenance so others may see Him. He is the true light.

The true light that gives light to everyone was coming into the world. John 1:9

     True light. The light of life. The light of the world. His Word is a lamp and a light to our path. (Psalm 119:105) The darkness will never, ever overcome His light. (John 1:5) He is the Father of lights. (James 1:17)

     Once we live in His light, there is always more and more light.

For with You is the fountain of life. In Your light, we see light. Psalm 36:9

     His light is seen even in our darkest hour. Search for it. Believe it is there. Believe in His hope and His everlasting light. One day, there will be no more darkness.

And there will no longer be any night and they will not have need for the light of a lamp, nor the light of the sun, because the Lord God will illuminate them and they will reign forever and ever. Revelation 22:5

     No more night. We will shine with His glory forever and ever. In the meantime, receive this blessing:

The Lord bless you and keep you. The Lord make His face shine upon you and be gracious to you. The Lord lift His face toward you and give you His peace. Numbers 6:24-26