When we are in darkness, we will most likely stumble and sin. The darkness is disorienting, dangerous and discouraging.
In John, it says, “But if anyone walks in the night, he stumbles, because the light is not in him.”
The good news is that Jesus says, He is the Light of the World (John 8:12).
“Whoever follows me will never walk in darkness, but will have the light of life.”
— Jesus
When Jesus tells the people who He is, He does so on the last day of the Feast of Tabernacles, a celebration that recalls God’s provision over Israel as they wandered in the wilderness. When God guided His people as a Pillar of Cloud by day and a Pillar of Fire by night (Ex. 13:21-22).
In “Who is Jesus?” author J.V. Fesko explains that during this time, the light from the temple would bathe the surrounding city which was enveloped in darkness. It is in the midst of this Old Testament charged air that Jesus declares He is the Light of the World.
He is the light that guides us home.
“I am the world’s light. No one who follows me stumbles around in the darkness. I provide plenty of light to live in.”
— John 8:12 | The Message Version
Ekko believes Jesus is the Light of the World. Jesus is the light that guides us out of evil and illuminates the path of righteousness. He shines through our lives for the world to find their way home to God.
If Jesus is the Light of the World:
- We can be guided by His Word and Spirit (Psalm 119:105).
- We don’t have to fear danger or man (Psalm 27:1, Proverbs 29:25).
- We don’t have to live in discouragement (1 John 2:8-11).
And because Ekko believes Jesus is the Light of the World, we can walk in confidence and are compelled to obey and practice these commands of our Lord; 4, 11, 14, 18, 21, 23, 35.
4 | Let Your Light Shine
“In the same way, let your light shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven.” (Matthew 5:16).
11 | Be Perfect
“If you love those who love you, what reward will you get? Are not even the tax collectors doing that? And if you greet only your own people, what are you doing more than others? Do not even pagans do that? Be perfect, therefore, as your heavenly Father is perfect.” (Matthew 5:46–48).
14 | Seek God’s Kingdom
“But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well.” (Matthew 6:33).
18 | Do Unto Others
“So in everything, do to others what you would have them do to you, for this sums up the Law and the Prophets.” (Matthew 7:12).
21 | Pray for Laborers
“Then he said to his disciples, “The harvest is plentiful but the workers are few. Ask the Lord of the harvest, therefore, to send out workers into his harvest field.” (Matthew 9:37–38).
23 | Fear Not
“Do not be afraid of those who kill the body but cannot kill the soul. Rather, be afraid of the One who can destroy both soul and body in hell.” (Matthew 10:28).
35 | Be a House of Prayer
“It is written,” he said to them, “‘My house will be called a house of prayer’…” (Matthew 21:13).
You can listen to the sermon I AM the Light of the World from the I AM series that inspired this post here.
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