Scripture: John 1:1-14
The passage from the gospel of John talks about Jesus, how he was born and how he came into the world. Interestingly, the name "Jesus" was not mentioned even once. He is referred as the "Word" and "true light".
These days, light is very accessible and is very often taken for granted. Not so in the old times or in poorer parts of the world where there is no electricity. Back then and in some places in the world, it is pitch black at night. Therefore we have to plan everything to be done in the light and the presence of light can transform our life.
Likewise, our lives can be transformed with the Light of God:
1. God's Light restores our vision
Our minds have been blinded that we cannot see the glorious light of God. Just like optical illusions, our eyes are easily deceived. We are blinded by our successes, our failures and everything in between. But the light has come to allow us to see where we are going.
2. God's light revitalizes our life
In the book of Genesis, God creates light first and then he created life. Science proves this which light comes first via sunlight on photosynthesis...after which there is energy, calories, oxygen and the rest. There is a lack of life because there is no light. So while we were still sinners, Christ died for us so we can walk in the light. We do not need to be dead in our sins but alive in Christ because he is the Light.
3. God's light redeem our freedom
Darkness has the ability to hinder us from doing things, just we have to careful to walk in the middle of the night. Sometimes we do not even feel like waking up in dark times. John wrote that the light shines in the darkness, and the darkness will never extinguish it. We think that money can buy us freedom, and in reality, it traps us. When we see someone stumbling it is natural that we shine the light and help so that the person will not fall. In shining the light, we allow the person to be free and not have to struggle.