Summer In John: Choosing the Light




Summer in John Day Six

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And anyone who believes in God’s Son has eternal life. - John3:36


👉🏻 In John 3:19-36, we encounter a continuation of Jesus' conversation with Nicodemus, where Jesus further reveals the purpose of His coming and the choices people make regarding their response to Him. This passage confronts us with the crucial decision we all face: to embrace the light of Christ or to cling to the darkness of sin.

Here's a few things...

1. The condition of the human heart. Jesus states that light has come into the world, referring to Himself, but people preferred darkness because their deeds were evil. This reveals a fundamental truth about human nature – our inclination towards sin and our natural resistance to the light of truth. The darkness represents the realm of sin, ignorance, and separation from God. However, Jesus, as the light of the world, offers us the opportunity to break free from this darkness and experience the abundant life found in Him.


2.  The importance of belief in Jesus as the Son of God. Jesus declares that those who believe in Him are not condemned but have eternal life. Belief in Jesus is not merely acknowledging His existence; it is a personal trust and surrender to Him as the Savior and Lord. Through faith in Jesus, we are rescued from condemnation and granted the gift of eternal life. This belief is not based on our own merits or efforts but on the grace of God extended to us through Christ.


3. John the Baptist as a witness to Jesus' authority and mission. John the Baptist humbly recognizes his role as the one preparing the way for the Messiah. He testifies that Jesus is the Son of God, the Lamb of God who takes away the sin of the world. John's purpose was to point others to Jesus and to decrease while Jesus increased. He serves as an example of humility and faithfulness in proclaiming the truth about Jesus.


4. The blessings that come from embracing the light. Jesus assures us that those who believe in Him have eternal life and are brought into a relationship with God. They experience the transformative power of the Holy Spirit, who dwells within them and guides them into all truth. Through faith in Jesus, we receive the assurance of salvation and the hope of eternal fellowship with God.


👉🏻 Friends, it's important for us to contemplate the decisions we make when it comes to the light of Christ. We should acknowledge the darkness of sin in our lives and turn to Jesus, who is the light of the world. Let us choose to have faith in Him, submitting ourselves to His guidance and enjoying the benefits of salvation and eternal life. Let us follow in the footsteps of John the Baptist and be steadfast in bearing witness to Jesus' power and proclaiming His teachings to those in our midst.


Prayer:

Loving Father, we thank You for sending Your Son, Jesus Christ, as the light of the world. Help us to examine our hearts and recognize the darkness of sin within us. Grant us the courage and faith to choose Your light and turn away from the deeds of darkness. Strengthen our belief in Jesus as our Savior and Lord. May we be faithful witnesses to His authority and truth, pointing others to the transformative power of His love. In Jesus' name, we pray. Amen.

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