Light, as we know it, is only temporary. It disappears until tomorrow, it can be extinguished by water, a puff of air, or the flick of a switch. In other words, it is not permanent.
But we cannot apply this reasoning when it comes to Jesus Christ. He is not like a candle or lamp that radiates light brightly for a period of time, eventually burning out. He is much more!
Through Jesus' humanness, God unveiled Himself to us. We can see this in John's Gospels (John 8:12; John 9:5; 1 John 2:8). He revealed to us what, except to Him, had not been known before.
During His time here on earth as a Man, He was "the light of the world" in a very straight-forward and unique way. This was especially made manifest in the miracles He performed and lessons that He taught.
As the sun provides light only for the body, Jesus provides light for both the bodies and souls of men. Whereas the sunlight provides light for our physical sight, Jesus Christ provides light for the spiritually blind (John 12:46).
Back when mules were used in coal mines, they would be given a reprieve from their dark, drudgery once a week, usually on Sunday. This was to allow them to to come up to the light.
Without being exposed to light now and again the mules would go blind. We can go blind as well, spiritually blind, if left too long stumbling around in the darkness of this world in absence of Christ.
Like the blind man who was cured of his blindness because of his faith in Jesus (Luke 18:35-43), those who come to Him in faith are offered restoration from spiritual blindness.
Let the power of the Spirit and of the Word, revealing Christ as the One sent by the Father, give you sight.
Scripture: John 9:1; Ephesians 4:18; Isaiah 59:9; Proverbs 4:19; 2 Corinthians 4:4
Prayer: Dear Lord, send out Your light and truth, let them guide me. Your word is a lamp to guide my feet and light my path, amen.
Joyfully in Christ,
Abby
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