Jesus is 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


What does it mean for Jesus to be light?  You know, one day we will not need the sun for light, because the son will be all the light we need.  But I don't think Jesus is talking about physical light.  He is talking about spiritual and emotional light.


When life seems to be overwhelmed with evil and sin, Christians know how to rise above it all, because we live in the light.  We are called to live in such a way that the light of Christ shines from us, through us, and upon us.  When His light shines from us, the world sees a unique person who has peace during the storms.  When His light shines through us, we are able to distinguish good from evil in this world, and follow through with wise and capable choices.  And when His light shines upon us, we are reminded that God is good, no matter what are circumstances may be.


Are you living with the light of Jesus?  Are you walking with Him so closely that His light shines from, through, and upon you?


I've missed the last couple of weeks.  :0(  I always have the best of intentions . . . but here it is the end of February and it's time to start a new monthly calendar!  In March I'll be studying the names God has for US.  Should be interesting.  I'm not done with the calendar yet, though.  If you are interested in having your own copy, let me know and I'll email it to you.  


As for February, below are the names of Jesus and the scripture references for all 28 days.  Hope you'll have time to study them on your own!  


Jesus is:
Christ 1 John 2:22, John 1:41
Messiah Matthew 16:16
Savior Ephesians 5:23, Titus 1:4 & 3:6, 2 Peter 2:20
Immanuel Matthew 1:23
Alpha & Omega Revelation 1:8
Amen Revelation 3:14
Beginning & End Revelation 22:13
Faithful & True Revelation 19:11
Good Shepherd John 10:11, 14
Holy & True Revelation 3:7
Almighty Revelation 1:8, Matthew 28:18
Morning Star Revelation 22:16
Rabbi Matthew 26:25
Lion of Judah Revelation 5:5
Lamb Revelation 13:8
Resurrection & Life John 11:25
Way John 14:6
Word John 1:1
High Priest Hebrews 2:17
Truth John 1:14, 14:6
King of Israel John 1:49
King of the Ages Revelation 15:3
King of Kings 1 Timothy 6:15, Revelation 19:16
King of the Jews Matthew 27:11
King Eternal 1 Timothy 1:17
Author & Perfecter of our Faith Hebrews 12:2
The Stone the Builders rejected Acts 4:11
Light of the world John 8:12