Read John 1:1-5

“In Him was life, and the life was the light of men.” (John 1:4)

God is light (see 1 John 1:5), and from the God of Light shines Jesus, our Savior, who is called the light of men. Jesus embodies God’s direct application of His light to humanity. As the writer of Hebrews declares:

“[Jesus is] the brightness of His glory and the express image of [God’s] person...” (Hebrews 1:3)

Since God is light directly, Jesus serves as God’s light for humanity reflectively. His light is the eternal life that He sought and purchased with His own precious blood on the cross. Do you see the intimate connection, Beloved? God has shared Himself with you through His Son, Jesus Christ! What an incredible cascade of Gospel truth!

“...He who has seen Me has seen the Father...” (John 14:9)

How then shall we respond to this truth?

First, let us settle once and for all that Jesus Christ is the God of Light, for He is one with the Father and shares the same essence as God. The Father and the Son do not compete for glory; they share in each other’s glory, perfectly united as One. Our Triune God cannot be divided! Together, they are One Light, and the person of Jesus is God’s light for us. For this reason, Christ is worthy of all our honor, glory, and praise!

“[Jesus is] the true Light which gives light to every man coming into the world.” (John 1:9)

Second, let us recognize that the light of Christ is intended to bring us eternal life and, through us, to illuminate the world with that same eternal life! As Christ reflects God’s light to the world, we are called to reflect Christ’s light in our lives! Are you reflecting the light of Christ today?

“For it is the God who commanded light to shine out of darkness, who has shone in our hearts to give the light of the knowledge of the glory of God in the face of Jesus Christ.” (2 Corinthians 4:6)

Third, since Christ has shone His light upon us, let us walk in that light. Step boldly into Christ! Allow His light to fill every shadowy corner of your life and banish the lingering darkness! In Christ’s light, there is joy amidst sorrow; peace amidst conflict; grace amidst struggle; and mercy amidst failure!

Beloved, you are no longer part of this dark world. You are light in the Lord! Be a mirror reflecting His light and walk in full assurance of Christ’s illumination!

“For you were once darkness, but now you are light in the Lord. Walk as children of light (for the fruit of the Spirit is in all goodness, righteousness, and truth), finding out what is acceptable to the Lord.” (Ephesians 5:8–10)