Jesus told us in John 8:12 that He is the Light of the World.💛 Light is an incredibly helpful metaphor. It's something we can all understand! But this name for Christ is more than a metaphor.
💛 1. God created both physical and spiritual light on earth (Genesis 1:3-4), but in heaven, Christ will be the only light we need (Revelation 21:23).
💛 2. God shines on us and in us! (Psalm 18:28; Psalm 27:1; Psalm 36:9; Isaiah 60:1; John 1:4-5).
💛 3. God brings light to the spiritual darkness in our world (Isaiah 42:16; Micah 7:8; Matthew 4:16).
💛 4. Sadly, many people prefer darkness (John 3:19-20).
💛 5. Christians become light so we can shine for Christ (Matthew 5:14-16; 2 Corinthians 4:6; Philippians 2:14-16; 1 Peter 2:9; 1 Thessalonians 5:5). Paul’s mission was to be a light to the Gentiles (Acts 13:47; Acts 26:16-18).
💛 6. Because Christians are light we shouldn't partner with darkness (2 Corinthians 6:14; Ephesians 5:6-9).
💛 7. We have fellowship with God as we walk in the light, repenting of sin (1 John 1:5-9).
💛 8. God’s Word is a light (Psalm 119:105,130).
Yes! Our God is LIGHT and He shares that light with us!
For more encouragement to shine, see:
Bible Love Notes
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