Christ’s Light Set You Free
Backgrounder on John 6-8: Early in His ministry, Christ issues a challenge: Search the scriptures for they testify of me (Jn 5:39). Now His public declarations and miraculous demonstrations serve to confirm what the OT said of Him. Using Jewish feast days as public forum, Jesus declares Himself to be the Bread of Life (6:35), the Forgiver of Sins (8:11) and the Light of the World (8:12).
Lord, Your Light Sets Us Free:
Jesus said: I am the Light of
the world. If you Follow me,
you won’t have to walk in darkness
because you will have the Light
that leads to life (John 8:12).
To the Jews who had believed
Him, Jesus said: If you Hold
to my teaching, you are really
my disciples. Then you will
know the truth, and the truth
will set you Free (v31-32).
So if the Son sets you free, you
will be free indeed (v36). Amen.
Father God, thanks for sending Your light in Jesus, for lighting up our difficult situations we face. Though God has not promised joy without sorrow or peace without pain; He has promised rest for the labour and light for the day. And grant that we will Be Bearers of Your light and so bring hope and encouragement to someone who needs You this day. Amen.
Lord, thank U for being the Light for we live in a dark world & there are so many confusing voices. Help me to not merely walk or live in the light of Your truth, but rather to Follow You the Light. For I don’t want to rely on living by methods but by knowing You. So Jesus, help me to recognise Your Light. Fill me with the truth & guide my steps. And teach me live by the light of Yr Presence. Amen
Lord Jesus, this is an amazing truth that I am truly Free in You. Free from not only sin’s grave penalty and terrible power but also free from guilt and shame. I am free not to live as I want, but free to live as You desire; for You have set us free to obey You. Teach me to believe the paradox that I am most free when I am living as Yr servant. And help me better understand Yr grace. Amen