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JUNE 12
I AM THE LIGHT OF THE WORLD

Scripture:  John 8:12 “Then spake Jesus again unto them, saying, I am the light of the world:  he that followeth me shall not walk in darkness, but shall have the light of life.”

     The Preacher’s Outline and Sermon Bible Commentary says, “Jesus, the Light, does away with darkness and with chaos. His light routs, wipes out, strips away and erases the darkness. The empty chaos of creation was routed by the light given by God (Genesis 1:3). Jesus Christ is the Light that can save man from chaos (John 14:1, 17; John 12:46; John 16:33).
     Jesus proclaimed Himself to be the Light of the world at the great Feast of Tabernacles (John 7:2). The very first ceremony of the Feast holds great significance for Jesus' claim. It was called "The Illumination of the Temple" and was held in the Court of the Women. The center of the Court was surrounded by large sections of stadium-like seats. In the open space of the Court sat four huge candelabra. When darkness fell the candelabra were lit, and the elders danced and led the people in singing psalms before the Lord all night. The brilliance and glow from the burning flames of the huge candelabra were said to be so bright that the light could be seen throughout the whole city. It was against this background that Jesus cried out, "I am the Light of the world."
    Dear friend, do you know Him today?  His light shows us our sin and then shows us the Savior.  He tells us that if we will follow Him, we will not walk in darkness. Folk that claim they can continue to live in sin and still be a Christian, has never seen the Light!  Are you walking in darkness today?  There is no need, for Jesus our Savior, who loves us and lives in us and leads us “is” the Light!  No more darkness, my sins are gone!  Praise His holy name!