The Light of the World
DAY 12 WRITTEN BY: TRE WIGGINS-
John 1:4
In him was life, and the life was the light of men.
John 1:29
The next day he saw Jesus coming toward him, and said, “Behold, the Lamb of God, who takes away the sin of the world!
John 8:12
Again 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.
John 12:35
So Jesus said to them, “The light is among you for a little while longer. Walk while you have the light, lest darkness overtake you.
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When is the last time you stopped and reflected on your spiritual reality apart from Christ? Has it been a while since you’ve set your mind on the spiritual darkness that plagued you before Christ invaded your life and the Spirit of God helped you to understand your sin (John 16:8)?
If you remember, you were dead in your trespasses and sins (Eph. 2:1-3). Do you know what dead people do? I’m hopeful this won’t sound crass, but *nothing*. Dead people stay dead. This is our spiritual reality apart from Christ. Don’t think up a picture of you drowning in the ocean of your sin before Jesus. Imagine yourself dead at the bottom of that ocean. That’s our reality and it would remain that way unless Jesus did something.
Thankfully, He did something, indeed. He took on the form of a servant and the God-man came in order to die on a cross for our sins. He, the Light of the world, is the only hope for a world shrouded in darkness. The light He bears shines in our hearts and makes us aware of our sin and our need for a Savior. Apart from this light, we remain in darkness. If God doesn’t take the initiative to come on our behalf, we die and spend eternity in hell because our sin is, as R.C. Sproul calls it, “cosmic treason” against a holy God.
Yet, this Holy God came to save sinners trapped in darkness. His light proves there is a way out. He is the Light that darkness cannot and will not overcome. He’s already won the victory over our sin and the grave. His light points to the possibility of life. Life that is found only in Him.
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Father, thank you for the Light that is Jesus! When I was dead in my sins, He came to bring me from darkness into glorious light. Help me to live in that light today, as I seek to please You in every way by the power of Your Spirit.
