Light in the darkness

I have come into the world as a light so that no one who believes

in me should stay in darkness. v.46 During a trip to Peru, I visited one of the many caves found throughout that mountainous country. Our guide told us that this particular cave had already been explored to a depth of 9 miles – and it went even deeper. We saw fascinating bats, nocturnal birds, and interesting rock formations. Before long, however, the darkness of the cave became unnerving – almost suffocating. I was greatly relieved when we returned to the surface and the light of day.

That experience was a stark reminder of how oppressive darkness can be and how much we need light. We live in a wolrd made dark by sin – a world that has turned against its Crea- tor. And we need the Light.

Jesus, who came to restore all of creation – including humanity – to its intended place referred to Himself as that “light” (John 8:12). “I have come into the world as a light,” He said, “so that no one who believes in me should stay in darkness” (12:46).

In Him, we not only have the light of salvation but the only light by which we can find our way – His way – through our world’s spiritual darkness. – Bill Crowder

How have you seen God’s light displayed in our broken world? In what ways have you shared His light? READ: John 12:42-50 When we walk in the Light, we won’t stumble in the darkness. The Bible in one year: 2 Chronicles 15-16 and John 12:27-50