Gospel Truth: Light of the World

John 8:12 Jesus spoke to them again, saying, "I am the light of the world. The one who follows me will never walk in darkness but will have the light of life."

Jesus here compares Himself, in effect, to the sun. Physically speaking, the sun is the life and light of the world. Jesus Christ created the sun and even now sustains its life-giving radiation.

Consider the deep prophetic significance of Christ's claim. It is a powerful assertion of His omnipotent deity, and it does not come across as arrogant or extravagant, which would be the case if it were spoken by any other person. Instead, it has been shown to be prophetically true for 2,000 years.

Hebrews 1:3 He is the reflection of God's glory and the exact likeness of His being, and He holds everything together by His powerful word. After He had provided a cleansing from sins, He sat down at the right hand of the Highest Majesty.

1 Peter 2:21 This is, in fact, what you were called to do because the Messiah also suffered for you and left an example for you to follow in His steps.

The believer's spiritual " walk " means to follow Jesus' steps.

Colossians 2:6 So then, just as you have received the Messiah Jesus the Lord, continue to live dependent on Him.

In the Old Testament, the first such references are when Enoch, then Noah, "Walked with God" (Gen 5:24; 6:9).

Walk with God

• "Walk in the light" - 1 John 1:7 But if we keep living in the light as He Himself is in the light, we have fellowship with one another, and the blood of Jesus His Son cleanses us from all sin.
• In wisdom - Colossians 4:5 Behave wisely toward outsiders, making the best use of your time.
• In love - Ephesians 5:2 lives lovingly, just as the Messiah also loved us and gave himself for us as an offering and sacrifice, a fragrant aroma to God.
• In newness of life - Romans 6:4 Therefore, through baptism we were buried with Him into His death so that, just as the Messiah was raised from the dead by the Father's glory, we too may live an entirely new life.
• In the Spirit - Galatians 5:16 So I say, live by the Spirit, and you will never fulfill the desires of the flesh.
• In truth, 3 John 4 I have no greater joy than hearing that my children live according to the truth.
• In good works - Ephesians 2:10 For we are God's masterpiece, created in the Messiah Jesus to perform good actions that God prepared long ago to be our way of life.

Jesus has been the light of the world, serving as the inspiration for some of the most incredible music and art, as well as for dedicated hospitals and missions. He has influenced significant nations and governments throughout history. Additionally, millions of individuals who have followed Him testify that He has been the light of their lives, guiding them to walk in light rather than darkness.