A WORD FROM THE PASTOR

"I am the light of the world.  He who follows Me shall not walk in darkness, but have the light of life."  John 8:12 (NKJV)

In John 8:12, Jesus called Himself "the light of the world."  What did that mean at the time?  What does that mean to us today?  The religious leaders in Jerusalem had been trying to arrest Jesus during the Feast of the Tabernacles.  But they were unable to make a move because of Jesus' profound teaching that was having a significant impact on everyone who heard Him.  One of the most significant activities during the Feast of the Tabernacles was the lighting of the large lamps, which symbolized God's presence with Israel in the wilderness by a cloud during the day and a pillar of fire by night.  It was within this context that Jesus made His extraordinary claim:  "I am the light of the world" and then said, "whoever follows me will never walk in darkness, but will have the light of life" (v.12).  Those who follow the light that emanates from Jesus Christ always see clearly because they have the very Light of life.

Adapted from:  https://www.todayintheword.org/daily-devotional/the-light-shines/the-light-of-the-world/