Jesus is the light of the world and you can become 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)

Jesus said this very startling statement at the Feast of Tabernacles; one of the symbols at this feast was light; four golden lamps were lit in the temple courts on each evening of the Festival. This recalled the pillar of fire as God led His people in the wilderness. (See Exodus 13:21-22)

Jesus is claiming to be the God of light: the saving and proving God that led the people in the wilderness! Light also speak of the perfect revelation of the invisible God that Jesus is. He is making a statement about us that, if we believe and follow Him, we will never walk in darkness – He will be with us in life and death. 

The result of walking with Jesus as our light in life will be that we become the light of the world – Jesus' likeness and message will emanate from our lives,

You are the light of the world. A town built on a hill cannot be hidden.  Neither do people light a lamp and put it under a bowl. Instead they put it on its stand, and it gives light to everyone in the house.  In the same way, let your light shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven. (Matt. 5:14-24)


Over the Christmas period when the coming of the 'light of the world' is celebrated in the birth of Christ, let's spend quality time with God so that His light will shine from us to all those that we meet. 

You can listen to John Marker's message at: Jesus is the light of the world