WALKING IN THE LIGHT

Light is a divine symbol that shines brilliantly in our spiritual environment and transcends the material world. Jesus gives us consoling words in John 3:17: “For God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world, but to save the world through him.” What an insight! Our hearts are illuminated by the warmth of God's kindness and are free from the shadow of condemnation. In addition to being saved as we walk in Christ's light, we also shine as examples of His love to a world that is in great need of the good news. Jesus also reiterated in John 8:12b, I am the light of the world. He who follows Me shall not walk in darkness but have the light of life. We are reminded that the eyes are the body's lamp in Matthew 6:22–23. The eye serves as the body's light. Your entire body will glow if your eyes are in good health. However, darkness will permeate your entire body if your eyes are sick." These lines invite us to consider where our attention is directed. Maintaining our focus on Christ guarantees that our spiritual vision stays pure and unclouded in a world full of distractions and temptations. When we look to Him, the unadulterated light of His truth governs our thoughts, deeds, and intentions. 

Think about this; Christ's light reveals the darkness within us, just as sunlight dispels the shadows of the night. We face our shortcomings and misdeeds in the light of His presence. However, there is comfort to be found in Psalm 119:105, which states, "Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path." Through all the ups and downs of life's journey, the Bible serves as our compass. We learn to live by His divine plan and experience delight as we advance in our faith and as we gain insight with each step. Walking in the light has advantages that go beyond salvation; they affect our interactions with other people. 1 John 1:7 states, "But if we walk in the light, as he is in the light, we have fellowship with one another, and the blood of Jesus his Son cleanses us from all sin." Believers become closer and more united in the light of Christ, becoming a community bonded by love, grace, and support for one another. We become tools of healing and reconciliation in a broken world when we let His light shine through us. 

Let us consider the role that light plays in our everyday existence. After several dreary days, picture a room filled with sunlight. Similar to this, we have a spiritual awakening when we permit the light of Christ to enter our hearts. We become dazzling examples of His joy, love, and hope, inspiring others to come to the source of our light. In our Christian life, let us treasure the advantages of light. Christ's light dispels the shadows of sin as we live according to His teachings, giving us direction, clarity, and unending joy. May we be aware of where we look and keep our eyes focused on the unchanging light that directs each step we take. By doing this, we enhance our own journeys while also adding to the body of Christ's overall brightness. Stroll in the light and let God's glory fill you, blazing the way for others to come.