Light

John 8:12 (nlt) "Jesus said to the people, ' I am the light of the world. If you follow me, you won't be stumbling through the darkness, because you will have the light that leads to life.'" What a great thought! What a great comfort! What a tremendous truth!! "You will have the light that leads to life." Those words simply stuck in my spirit today.

What do I think of when I think of life, in this context? I think of abundance, contentment, fulfillment, peace, joy, and satisfaction. I also think of the word "rest." This is something many people in today's world does not have. They do not have rest in their spirit. To have rest in your spirit does not mean we will not have some tough places to tread or some difficult days, However, to have the "Light", to have Jesus with you means to have "rest" in spite of your circumstances. Jesus is the Light that "leads to life", that gives the rest.

A Light also points the way. Have you ever been in a pitch dark room? It is a helpless feeling as you stumble, not knowing what is in front of you, through the darkness. It takes your confidence away. Confusion sets in and you become disoriented as you try to find your way through the darkness. This is the picture Jesus paints of those who do not know and serve Him. They "stumble through the darkness." However, the Light points the way,

Lord, thank you for being the "light of the world." Help me to follow the "Light that leads to life". Lord, help me to find my rest in you.

This is today,

Pastor Gary