John 11, 12, 13
We are asked to walk in light not in the darkness. There are plenty of reasons for that. The scripture recounts Jesus’ sermons to those that followed him (whether in truth or curiosity). In the darkness, we trip and fall.
9Jesus answered, “Are there not twelve hours of daylight? A man who walks by day will not stumble, for he sees by this world’s light. 10It is when he walks by night that he stumbles, for he has no light.” John 11:9-10
25Jesus said to her, “I am the resurrection and the life. He who believes in me will live, even though he dies; 26and whoever lives and believes in me will never die. Do you believe this?” John 11:25-26
35Then Jesus told them, “You are going to have the light just a little while longer. Walk while you have the light, before darkness overtakes you. The man who walks in the dark does not know where he is going. 36Put your trust in the light while you have it, so that you may become sons of light.” When he had finished speaking, Jesus left and hid himself from them. John 12:35-36
We sin in darkness because we do not know where we are going. The darkness is naturally comforting to man – it the light that we must persevere through. It won’t always be easy but it is through Him that we are able to.
Dear Lord, we all sin in so many ways. We know to live in the light and not in the darkness – yet because it is what we are comfortable with, we slight in your instruction. Allow us to truly take in your word and that despite the trials and tribulations that we may face, to have strength in walking in Your Light. Amen.
Nourished by His Word 