I AM THE LIGHT OF THE WORLD

 

EVENING DEVOTION

OCTOBER 12

 

John 8:12

…I am the light of the world:

 
The world without Christ is in a state of darkness.
 
In the darkness of ignorance—crime—cruelty—and degradation.
 
The Jews had a golden stand with its seven lamps, but it was confined to their tabernacle or temple.
 
But Jesus is come a luminary into the world, a light to enlighten the gentiles, and the glory of his people Israel.
 
He is the source of knowledge—comfort—beauty—, or holiness—and safety.
 
In him there is a fulness of light.
 
Like the light of the sun it is free: and it abideth for ever.
 
He shines on the world by his word, he shines into the heart by his Spirit.
 
His light attracts sinners to his feet, and in his light they see light.
 
They are by him delivered from moral darkness, or guilt: from mental darkness, or ignorance: from legal darkness, or the hiding of the Lord’s countenance: and from eternal darkness, or banishment from God forever.
 
Following him they have the living light, by which they discover their path—escape the snares of the fowler—enjoy the scenery—discern the object—and rejoice in their privileges.
 
Reader, are you enlightened by Jesus?
 
If you are not, go to him for light.
 

Light of my soul! thyself reveal;

Thy power and presence let me fell;

And know, and see the wondrous things

Concealed from prophets, priests, and kings.

 
James Smith