It’s been pretty dark recently. It’s times like these when i am so thankful to be able to continually walk in the light no matter how dark it gets. I’m so thankful for Jesus. To be able to walk with Him, know Him and love Him. I’m thankful for His word that leads and guides me in truth and life and keeps me steadfast in all circumstances.

For all those dwelling in darkness right now, there is incredible good news. Jesus is the “true light that gives life to everyone” He dispels this great darkness. He says “I am the Light of the world. Whoever follows me will not walk in darkness, but will have the light of life” (John 8:12).

Scripture tells us over and again that God is the source of life and light: “For you are the fountain of life, the light by which we see” (Psalm 36:9). “God is light; in him there is no darkness at all” (1 John 1:5). Jesus Christ is God’s light sent down to earth to pierce through the darkness. That light is God’s life, both physical and eternal. Jesus said, “I am the resurrection and the life. Whoever believes in me, though he die, yet he shall live” (John 11:25)

Jesus is the light of life (John 8:12) and the life of light (John 1:4). He is “The way” and shows us the way to go, He is “The Truth” and reveals the truth of our spiritual surroundings, He is “The Life” and gives us eternal life. Jesus has come into the world, bringing the good news of God’s salvation to every person. As Isaiah foretold: “The people walking in darkness have seen a great light; on those living in the land of deep darkness a light has dawned” (Isaiah 9:2).

I thank God darkness cannot overcome the light. Darkness has no power. “The light shines in darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it” (John 1:5). Light and darkness are not equal counterparts. Darkness exists but light persists.

Is there a longing for something deep inside of you that never seems to be satisfied? Are you hungry? Are you thirsty? Jesus said, “I am the bread of life. He who comes to me will never go hungry, and he who believes in me will never be thirsty” (John 6:35).

Does life feel dark? Jesus proclaimed, “I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will never walk in darkness, but will have the light of life” (John 8:12).

Do you feel lost? Jesus declared, “I am the gate; whoever enters through me will be saved. (John 10:9)

Do you feel lonely? Jesus said: “surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age.” Matthew 28:20.

Do you wonder what happens after this life? Are you tired of living your life for things that only rot or rust? Do you sometimes doubt whether life has any meaning? Do you want to live after you die? If so, Jesus is the way of salvation! Jesus declared, “I am the resurrection and the life. He who believes in me will live, even though he dies; and whoever lives and believes in me will never die” (John 11:25-26).

Jesus died so that we could live. If we place our faith in Jesus, trusting His death as the payment for our sins, all of our sins are forgiven and washed away. We will then have our spiritual hunger satisfied. The lights will be turned on. We will have access to a fulfilling life. We will know our true best friend and good shepherd. We will know that we will have life after we die- a resurrected life in heaven for eternity with Jesus!

“For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life” (John 3:16).

Trust in Him today and walk in His light