Lent: The light that leads to life

Read John 8:12-20.

Key Verse: Jesus spoke to the people once more and said, “I am the light of the world. If you follow me, you won’t have to walk in darkness, because you will have the light that leads to life.” John 8:12

I remember a mission trip to Glory Ridge, NC where our church was getting the camp ready for the summer. It’s very dark there, on top of a mountain, with no surrounding houses or lights. A couple of times I found myself trying to get from the dining building to the bunk house without my flashlight. It was so dark that I was stumbling and feeling my way up and down the hills.

Part of the whole story of the Bible is a message to walk and live in “the light.” And Jesus told the people that he was the light. And that we don’t have to walk in darkness. So why would anyone not follow him and walk in light?

I’m sure there are many reasons, but one of mine is that I just think I can be independent and do it –whatever it is – on my own. The truth that I’m learning is that walking in darkness is tough and there’s no other light like God’s light.

Let’s follow The Light!