Monday, February 21, 2011
Reading: John 8:12-20
Reflection: Within the New Testament, there seems to be two primary meanings concerning the concept of light. The first is that of wisdom. When someone is given light, they are given illumination in the sense of understanding and/or wisdom. Thus, to have the light is to have the wisdom and understaning needed for the trials and tests of this life. It is to know and follow the will of God. The second is that of life. To have the light is to have life. Thus, John 1:4 says that in Jesus was life, and that life was the light of all mankind. So, the biblical concept of light includes both life and wisdom.
In this passage, Jesus calls Himself the light of the world...that those who follow him do not walk in darkness, but have the light of life. It seems, then, that this passage refers to both wisdom and life. When a person follows Jesus, they no longer walk in ignorance of truth and righteousness. Rather, in the presence of Jesus, they gain the wisdom and understanding needed to deal successfully with life's trials. They also receive real, spiritual life. Once one comes to Jesus, they gain the life of God as He intends it to be lived. Thus, the lesson here for me at the beginning of the week, is that in the presence of Jesus I have true life and reliable truth. What more could I really desire?
amen we to rember that what are u preachin on after the holy spirt
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Lord Jesus, please help this man to represent you faithfully on facebook...and in every place where his foot hits the soil. Give him the boldness to say what he should, and the restraint to not say what he should not. Might your Spirit give him strength for the day to day battle that he...and we all...face with our tongues.
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