John 8:12-30

Is it only children who are afraid of the dark? Even grown-ups grow timid when the lights are out; even adults walk slower and step lightly when darkness surrounds their path.  And what it is about the dark that makes us fearful?

What does light do for us that darkness does not?  If you have ever been in the woods, somewhere far away from the city, one of the first things you will notice is how dark it gets at night.  There are no city lights, no street lights, to provide illumination, it is just plain black.  The first thing we do is get out the flashlights or stoke up the campfire.  We are seeking the safety only light will provide.  When there is light we step with confidence.  When there is light we do not fear the imaginary life form waiting in the darkness.

"When Jesus spoke again to the people, he said, “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)

The Believer is confident when he steps out in faith because he has the Light of the World exposing the darkness around him and his path is made clear.  We can see where we are going and we can easily see the One we are following.  When the storms of life cause the power to go out, we can still maneuver because we have the Light of Life to guide us.  When crisis causes us to misstep as if in darkness, we only need open our eyes and lift our heads toward the heavens.

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