Scriptures of the Day – Page 8

John 6:51

“I am the living bread which came down from heaven. If anyone eats of this bread, he will live forever; and the bread that I shall give is My flesh, which I shall give for the life of the world.” — John 6:51

Jesus had miraculously fed over five thousand people with five loaves and two fish. The crowd, amazed and satisfied, followed Him again the next day, hoping for more bread, more miracles, more signs.

But Jesus revealed their spiritual conditions, that their soul were hungry. He told them,

“Do not labor for the food which perishes, but for the food which endures to everlasting life” (John 6:27).

He was pointing them to something deeper. A bread that would not simply fill their stomachs for a day but would sustains their souls for eternity.

We often try to fill the longing of our souls with the things of the world, convincing ourselves, “If I just have more of this, I’ll finally be satisfied.” But if we truly look back, none of it ever satisfies. Only Jesus does.

Then He said,

“I am the living bread which came down from heaven.”

The Jews had been saying that God fed their ancestors with manna, but Jesus was telling them, “I am not just regular manna that sustained life temporarily , because all who ate manna in the wilderness died. I am the living manna, meaning His body, which will ultimately offer eternal life to all of us.

And when He added,

“The bread that I shall give is My flesh, which I shall give for the life of the world,”

He was speaking prophetically about His upcoming sacrifice on the cross. That sacrifice would drastically transform our lives and guarantee the salvation of our souls.

By His death, He conquered sin whose wages is death and by His life, He gives us life eternal.

Do you know how the Israelites prepared unleavened bread for the Passover? They had to pierce and stripe it. So too, the body of our Lord was pierced and beaten for our redemption. What they did symbolically in their feast, Jesus fulfilled literally in His suffering.

Every stripe He received, we receive healing. His broken body became the true Passover bread that made us whole.

Then He said,

“If anyone eats of this bread, he will live forever.”

He’s inviting us into deep, personal communion with Him.

When Jesus used the word “eat,” He meant receiving Him fully, to internalize His Word. “Eating” of Him is a metaphor for believing, trusting, and fully receiving Him into our lives. It means more than just knowing about Jesus, it means making Him the very center and sustenance of our being.

We consume food many times a day, daily. So we should have that same desire to have fellowship with Jesus many times a day. Our relationship with Him is not a one-time event but a continual, daily walk.

The food we eat must be broken before it can nourish our entire body, so Jesus’ body had to be broken for our redemption.

Food must be received to sustain life, so we must receive Christ to sustain us unto eternal life.

Just as we need food daily to sustain our physical bodies, we need Jesus daily to sustain our spiritual lives. The bread of life is not something we partake of once; it is a continuous relationship with Christ, feeding on His Word, dwelling in His presence, and allowing His Spirit to guide and strengthen us each day.

Take a moment to pause and reflect right now and ask yourself, What am I feeding my soul?

Are you seeking satisfaction in temporary things, or are you drawing strength from Jesus who gives eternal life?

The world offers many forms of “bread,” but none can satisfy the deep hunger within. Only Jesus can fill the emptiness of the heart.

October 12, 2025
John 6:35

“And Jesus said to them, ‘I am the bread of life. He who comes to Me shall never hunger, and he who believes in Me shall never thirst.’” – John 6:35

Jesus spoke these words to a crowd that had just witnessed the miracle of the feeding of the five thousand. Yet even after seeing such a great sign, they still asked Him for proof that He was truly the Messiah, as if the miraculous feeding weren’t enough. They followed Him not because they understood who He was, but because they wanted another “free meal.”

Do they sound like us? Even though we’ve seen so many miracles of God in our own lives, His protection, provision, healing, and grace but we often forget them and still doubt. So often, we come to Jesus because we see Him as useful, not precious. We seek His blessings more than His presence. We desire His hands more than His heart.

When the Lord said, “I am the bread of life,” He was declaring, “I am the bread that never perishes, the bread that truly satisfies. I am the One who gives life just as physical bread is essential for your body, I am essential for your soul.”

Jesus was teaching that He is essential for life. Just as bread sustains the physical body, Jesus sustains spiritual life. Without Him, our souls remain dead. As Scripture says, “He made us alive, who were dead in trespasses and sins.”

When Jesus said, “He who comes to Me shall never hunger,” He meant that whoever truly encounters the Lord will find satisfaction for every longing of the heart. The desires we once chased in the world fade in His presence, for those who walk with Him lack nothing.

And when He said, “He who believes in Me shall never thirst,” He was revealing that true belief transforms our hearts. When we believe in Jesus, we no longer come just for what He can do, we come because of who He is. We long for fellowship with Him, not just favor from Him.

The more we know Him, the more we realize He is the One we’ve been seeking all along. Only He can fill the void, heal the emptiness, and satisfy the deepest hunger of our souls.

So now, the invitation remains: Come to Jesus. Not for what He gives, but for who He is.

October 12, 2025
Acts 10:5–6
“Now send men to Joppa, and send for Simon whose surname is Peter. He is lodging with Simon, a tanner, whose house is by the sea. He will tell you what you must do.” – Acts 10:5–6

In this passage, God sent an angel in a vision to Cornelius, a Roman centurion who was described as devout, prayerful, and generous. The angel instructed Cornelius to send men to Joppa to find Peter, who would tell him what he must do.

If God sent an angel, why didn’t the angel just share the gospel himself? Why send Cornelius on a mission to find Peter?

This passage in Acts gives us a clear answer to questions many of us wrestle with:
- If God is all-powerful, why does He need us?
- Why doesn’t He just fix everything instantly?
God is faithful to His divine purpose. From the beginning, God gave the earth to mankind to steward and rule over.

“The heaven, even the heavens, are the Lord’s; but the earth He has given to the children of men.” — Psalm 115:16

For many Christians who haven’t grasped this yet, the earth is our territory, given by God, and we are accountable for what happens here. That’s why God often chooses to work through people, not apart from them. Think these for a moment, the Lord Jesus had to be born as a human? Because God is holy, and His Word becomes law. He knew that we had messed up the earth He entrusted to us, even in Romans it says that “all creation is groaning” because we are slowly destroying it.

The Lord had to put on human flesh to deal with our sins because we were all walking toward destruction(Hell). He came to regain the keys from the devil, the authority Adam lost through sin. Jesus conquered death through His death, and His resurrection is the guarantee of our faith.

We see this pattern all throughout Scripture:
- God sent Moses to deliver Israel, even though He could have done it with a word.
- God fought with Joshua and Israel to drive out the Canaanites.
- God sent Philip to explain the Scriptures to the Ethiopian eunuch so that he could believe and be saved.
- God sent Ananias to minister to Saul (Paul), to restore his sight and confirm his calling.
- And now, in Acts 10, God sent Peter to preach salvation to Cornelius and his household.
Even the angel who appeared to Cornelius respected and was aware of this divine order. His role was to give direction, not revelation. The gospel of the Lord Jesus “the good news that brings salvation to mankind” is entrusted to men and women, not to angels, because the Earth is our domain.

The Lord Jesus, before He ascended to heaven, left a commission to all the disciples who were present and to you and I as well.

“Go therefore and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all things that I have commanded you.” — Matthew 28:19–20

And in Acts 1:8, He said:

“You shall be witnesses to Me… to the end of the earth.”

My friend, We are God messengers and His ambassadors here on Earth. Our obedience to His call is how His Kingdom advances on the earth. God still works through people today, through you.

You must be sensitive to the leading of the LORD Jesus and His voice. Don’t underestimate the power of simple obedience. Just as Peter’s obedience led to the salvation of an entire household, your obedience might be the key to someone else’s breakthrough, healing, or salvation.
October 10, 2025
Acts 11:26

“The disciples were called Christians first at Antioch.” — Acts 11:26

In this verse, we read that the disciples did not call themselves Christians, the people of Antioch did. At first, the term was meant as an insult, a label used to mock those who followed Jesus. But over time, what began as ridicule became their greatest identity.

The people of Antioch called them Christians because they intently followed the LORD Jesus Christ. Their lives, words, and actions reflected His love and His character so clearly that others couldn’t help but associate them with Him.

When we read through the New Testament, we see that believers were often named after their regions, the people of Ephesus were called Ephesians, those in Galatia were called Galatians , but those who belonged to Christ were called Christians.

The believers in Antioch lived in such a way that the world around them could clearly see Jesus in them. Their character, humility, and compassion revealed the very nature of the One they followed. Being called a Christian wasn’t a title they gave themselves, it was a testimony that others saw in the way they lived.

Sadly, today the word Christian is used everywhere, yet not everyone who claims the name truly understands its meaning. Being a Christian is not about belonging to a religion, attending church, or knowing about Jesus, it’s about becoming like Him. The name Christian loses its power when it becomes a label instead of a lifestyle.

To be a Christian means to carry the presence of Christ into every part of our lives not perfectly, but sincerely.

Ask yourselves today,

Are you just calling yourselves Christians, or are you actually living like the LORD Christ?

When people look at you, do they see Jesus, or do they just see someone who talks about Him?

Do your words, your choices, your love, even when no one’s watching, prove that you belong to Him?

It’s easy to wear the name. It’s harder to live the life.

October 9, 2025
John 2:4

“Jesus said to her, ‘Woman, what does your concern have to do with Me? My hour has not yet come.’” – John 2:4

At the wedding in Cana, Jesus replied to His mother in a way that might sound harsh in English, but it wasn’t rude at all in His time. When Jesus called His mother “Woman,” it was actually a respectful and gentle way of speaking, similar to saying “Ma’am” today. He even used this same word with love when He spoke to her from the cross, saying, “Woman, behold your son” (John 19:26). By using that word, Jesus showed that His mission now went beyond His role as her Son. He was acting according to His Father’s will.

The phrase “What does your concern have to do with Me?” comes from the Greek expression “ti emoi kai soi, which literally means “What to me and to you?” or What do you and I have in common about this matter? It was a common idiom used to express a difference in perspective or purpose. Jesus was not rebuking Mary, but clarifying that His actions were governed solely by His Father’s will, not by human influence, even from His earthly mother. He was making it clear that His mission and timing came from God alone, not from family expectations or social pressure. His words established that divine authority would guide His ministry from beginning to end.

When Jesus said, “My hour has not yet come,” He referred to the divinely appointed time of His glorification, the sequence of events that would lead to His crucifixion, resurrection, and exaltation. Throughout the Gospel of John, “the hour” represents the moment of His ultimate obedience to the Father’s will and the fulfillment of His redemptive work. At Cana, that hour had not yet arrived, so Jesus was reminding Mary that the revelation of His glory would unfold only as the Father directed. Yet, even in this early miracle, His transforming power was revealed as a sign of what was to come.

Many people have used this verse, John 2:4, to support beliefs or traditions that are not truly aligned with God’s Word. Some have taken Mary’s role at the wedding in Cana to mean that she holds special authority or power to influence Jesus or to intercede in ways that others cannot. However, this passage, when read carefully, teaches the exact opposite. Jesus’ response to Mary shows that His actions are not directed by human influence, not even by His mother. His mission was given to Him by the Father, and everything He did was in obedience to the Father’s will, not to please people or to follow human expectations. Jesus was gently reminding Mary—and through her, reminding us—that no human being, no matter how honored or blessed, has the right to direct the divine plan of God.

Mary indeed played a very important and unique role in God’s plan. She was chosen to bring the Son of God into the world. A role of immense honor and grace. Her obedience and humility are powerful examples of faith. When the angel told her she would conceive by the Holy Spirit, she answered, “Behold the maidservant of the Lord! Let it be to me according to your word” (Luke 1:38). This shows her total surrender to God’s will. Yet, while she was chosen and favored, her role was to deliver the Savior into the world, not to guide or direct His divine mission. After Jesus’ birth, her purpose was fulfilled in that calling, and from that point on, she, like everyone else, was called to follow Jesus as Lord and Savior.

John 1:13 makes this truth clear: “who were born, not of blood, nor of the will of the flesh, nor of the will of man, but of God.”

This verse teaches that spiritual life and salvation come only from God’s will, not from human effort, lineage, or connection. In the same way, Jesus’ birth and purpose were entirely the result of God’s divine plan, not human will or desire. Mary was not the source of His divine nature, she was the vessel God used. The power of the Holy Spirit brought about the incarnation. Mary simply believed and obeyed. This shows that while God used her mightily, she did not share in Christ’s divinity, nor did she have authority over Him.

Mary was blessed and chosen, but she was still human. She needed grace and salvation just like everyone else. Later in Scripture, we see that she remained among the believers who followed Jesus in faith and prayer

“These all continued with one accord in prayer and supplication, with the women and Mary the mother of Jesus, and with His brothers.” Acts‬ ‭1:14‬ ‭

Mary, the mother of Jesus, sat among His disciples, worshiping Him as Lord. She fully understood her purpose and never thought of herself as someone to be exalted or treated differently. She was simply a humble servant, willing to be used by God for His glory alone. Just like us, who desires to follow the LORD Jesus will and bring honor to His name.

The key lesson here is that our faith must always be centered on Jesus alone. We honor Mary for her obedience and faith, but we worship only the LORD Jesus Christ. He alone is our Savior, our Mediator, and our LORD. The Bible says, “For there is one God and one Mediator between God and men, the Man Christ Jesus” (1 Timothy 2:5). Any belief or teaching that gives Mary or any other person a role equal to or above that of Jesus is not in line with God’s Word. True faith exalts Jesus alone, trusts His timing, and submits fully to the will of the Father, just as Mary herself did.

October 5, 2025
John 1:46

“And Nathanael said to him, ‘Can anything good come out of Nazareth?’ Philip said to him, ‘Come and see.’” – John 1:46

This verse teaches us how to evangelize effectively. When Philip told Nathanael that they had found the Messiah, Jesus of Nazareth, Nathanael’s skeptical response was, “Can anything good come out of Nazareth?”

To understand the weight of that question, we must look at Nazareth itself. Nazareth held a poor reputation as a city. There was a certain contempt toward Nazareth even among other cities in Galilee because it was an insignificant and rugged town, not known for scholarship, wealth, or religious prominence. Perhaps Nathanael thought Jesus should have come from a major city such as Jerusalem, the city of David, with its royal heritage.

Nathanael’s question was not a careless remark about something irrelevant; it was a genuine difficulty and an honest doubt about the origin of the Messiah. As a devout Jew who had been taught about the coming of the Messiah, Nathanael would naturally be cautious. Whenever someone claimed to have found the Messiah, the Jews would search the Scriptures to verify the truth of that claim.

“Can anything good come out of Nazareth?” The surprising answer is yes. God chose to have His Son, the Savior of the world, live in Nazareth.

Matthew 2:23 says about Jesus,

“And he came and dwelt in a city called Nazareth, that it might be fulfilled which was spoken by the prophets, “He shall be called a Nazarene.””

This raises an important question: Where is this prophecy in the Old Testament?

Matthew is not quoting a specific verse directly, since no Old Testament passage uses the exact wording he cites. There are three main ways to understand what Matthew meant.

First, Matthew may be connecting the word Nazarene with the Hebrew word neser, meaning “branch” or “sprout.” The “Branch” was a well-known title for the Messiah in the Hebrew Scriptures, as seen in Isaiah 11:1,

“There shall come forth a Rod from the stem of Jesse, And a Branch shall grow out of his roots.”

Hebrew was written using only consonants, so neser would have appeared as NZR, the same consonants found in Nazareth. In Aramaic, the everyday language of Jesus’ time, the words for Nazareth and branch sounded almost identical. Matthew’s point may therefore be that Jesus, the promised “Branch,” grew up in a town whose name echoed that very prophecy. In other words, Jesus “sprouted up” from an obscure and unlikely place in Galilee, just as the prophets foretold.

Second, Matthew could have been referring to a prophecy not recorded in the Old Testament but known through oral tradition. This would mean he cited a prophecy familiar to his original audience, though lost to us today. However, this interpretation is less likely, as it relies on evidence we do not possess.

Third, and perhaps most compelling, is that Matthew used the word Nazarene to describe someone who is despised and rejected. In the first century as we discussed that Nazareth was a small and insignificant town about fifty-five miles north of Jerusalem. It had a poor reputation among the Jews. Galileans were often looked down upon by those in Judea, and Nazareth was viewed with particular disdain why Nathanael asks, “Can anything good come out of Nazareth?”

If this was Matthew’s intent, he may have been referring to prophetic passages that describe the Messiah as one who would be scorned and rejected. For instance, Psalm 22:6–7 says,

“But I am a worm, and no man; A reproach of men, and despised by the people. All those who see Me ridicule Me; They shoot out the lip, they shake the head, saying,”

Just as Nazarenes were “scorned by everyone,” so too was the Messiah, who bore the contempt of humanity to bring salvation to all.

Philip’s response teaches us how to respond to critics. When Nathanael questioned whether anything good could come out of Nazareth, Philip did not argue or try to reason with him. Instead, he invited Nathanael to come and see for himself, to meet the Lord Jesus personally, to listen to His words, to lay aside his prejudice, and to judge through an honest and firsthand encounter. His simple invitation, “Come and see,” revealed gentle yet confident faith.

When we face criticism or skepticism about our faith, we do not need to debate endlessly or try to prove God’s truth through our own understanding. Like Philip, we can invite others to experience Jesus for themselves. The most effective witness is not found in winning an argument, but in allowing others to encounter the living Christ through our actions, our words, and our love.

Many people today are like Nathanael. They think they know who Jesus is based on the opinions of others or on how some have misrepresented Him. That is why it is so important for every Christian to allow the Lord Jesus to be manifested in their life. Their lives should not be an offense to others, but a living testimony that reflects the character of the LORD Jesus Christ.

And for those who are searching, I challenge you as Philip did, Come and see! Come directly to Jesus and discover who He truly is. Because when Nathanael met Him face to face, his doubt turned to faith. His tone changed completely, and he proclaimed,

“Nathanael answered and said to Him, “Rabbi, You are the Son of God! You are the King of Israel!”” – John‬ ‭1:49‬

October 5, 2025
John 1:29

“The next day John saw Jesus coming toward him, and said, ‘Behold! The Lamb of God who takes away the sin of the world!’” – John 1:29

What makes this moment interesting is that Jesus had already been baptized. John had already witnessed the Spirit descend upon Him like a dove. Yet now, Jesus returns exactly as John is being interrogated by the priests and Levites sent by the Pharisees. They were questioning him about his identity, asking, “Who are you? Are you the Messiah, Elijah, or the Prophet?”

Right in the middle of that conversation, John sees Jesus coming toward him. Without hesitation, he points to Him and boldly proclaims, “Behold! The Lamb of God who takes away the sin of the world!” In other words, John is saying, “Here is the One you were asking about, your Messiah has come!”

John the Baptist carried a priestly lineage because his father, Zechariah, served as a priest in the Temple. In a sense, John was acting as a priest himself, presenting the ultimate sacrificial Lamb, not one raised or chosen by man, but one prepared by God Himself. Scripture says,

“Therefore, when He came into the world, He said: “Sacrifice and offering You did not desire, But a body You have prepared for Me.” – Hebrews‬ ‭10:5‬ ‭

John’s announcement was not only for the crowd but also for the priests and religious leaders who oversaw the temple sacrifices. Just as the angels announced the good news of Jesus’ birth in Bethlehem to the shepherds who cared for the lambs used for temple offerings, John now makes a similar announcement.

As a priest, he was declaring to his fellow priests, “Our work of preparing lambs for sacrifice is coming to an end because God Himself has provided the perfect Lamb. This Lamb will take away sin, not just for a day, but for the entire world, forever.”

The Pharisees, well-versed in the Law and the Prophets immediately recognized the weight of John’s words. Lambs were required as a yearly sacrifice for all Jewish families during the celebration of Passover. This holy day looked back to the time of Moses, when the blood of the lamb was placed on the doorposts of Israel’s homes so that God’s judgment would “pass over” them. (Exodus 12). This foreshadowed the coming of the Messiah, who would be beaten, bleed, and be crucified as the sacrificial Lamb who takes away the sins of the world, so that through His blood we might be passed over from judgment and spent our eternal life in His Kingdom. The prophet Isaiah had also foretold that the Messiah would be “led like a lamb to the slaughter” and would “bear the sins of many” (Isaiah 53:7, 12).

By calling Jesus the Lamb of God, John was declaring that Jesus is the fulfillment of all those prophecies, the perfect and sinless sacrifice who would take away the sins of the whole world. He was also publicly proclaiming to Israel that this is the long-awaited Messiah.

Even the details of Jesus’ crucifixion mirror the sacrificial ordinances. Just as the sin offerings on the Day of Atonement were taken outside the camp, Jesus was crucified outside the city walls during Passover, bearing our sins in His body on the cross.

Now Jesus has already sacrificed His life so that we may have abundant life, and offered an eternity with Him. And just as John once announced Him, I will do the same today. Only Jesus can take away your sins and bring you into His Kingdom.

October 5, 2025
John 1:14

“And the Word became flesh and dwelt among us, and we beheld His glory, the glory as of the only begotten of the Father, full of grace and truth.” – John 1:14

God is the Word John 1:1. The Word (Logos) is the very expression and mind of God Himself. This Word became flesh, entering the limits of humanity. This is not poetic language or spiritual metaphor. It is the literal enfleshment of God. Jesus was fully human. He grew tired, felt pain, wept, and suffered, yet He remained fully divine, radiating the exact nature and character of God. As the author of Hebrews declares, ““who (Son) being the brightness of His glory and the express image of His person…” (Hebrews 1:3).

The word “dwelt” (Greek: skēnoō) literally means “to pitch a tent” or “to tabernacle.” This calls us back to the Old Testament Tabernacle, where God’s presence rested among His people in the wilderness. Just as Yahweh’s glory once filled the tent of meeting, now that same divine glory takes up residence in the person of Jesus Christ. He is God’s glory made visible, “Immanuel”, God is with us.

When John writes, “we beheld His glory,” was giving eyewitness testimony to the incarnation, that God Himself had come to earth embodied in the Son. This connects directly to the Shekinah glory that once hovered over the earthly tent of meeting, where Yahweh’s presence visibly manifested among His people. Now, in Christ, that glory walks among us, not hidden by a cloud nor fire but revealed in human form.

Not only John, but all the disciples saw Jesus and beheld His glory with their own eyes. They testify firsthand that the Father had sent His Son to be the Savior of the world. Both then and now, false teachers have spread distorted views of Jesus, claiming He was only a man, or merely a spirit, or an illusion. John and the other apostles directly confronted these errors from their own firsthand experience. They had heard Him, seen Him, and touched Him. Their message was not secondhand speculation, but the living truth of the God who became man and dwelt among us.

If someone teaches that Jesus is only a man, or that He is not truly God, then that teaching follows the same falsehoods John and the disciples opposed. The apostles proclaimed with absolute certainty that Jesus Christ is both fully God and fully man—the eternal Word made flesh, the visible glory of the invisible God.

October 5, 2025
John 1:5

And the light shines in the darkness, and the darkness did not comprehend it.” – John 1:5

Have you ever watched a movie where it seems like evil has won and the hero is cornered, the light appears to fade, and all hope seems lost but in the end, light breaks through, and victory comes unexpectedly?

We know that light exposes what’s hidden inside a dark room. When the Lord came, He exposed sin, revealed the truth that we were all walking toward hell, and offered salvation to all who would believe..

The Greek word for “comprehend” is katalambanō, which means to seize, overtake, or subdue with hostile intent. In other words, the darkness tried to overpower the light but it couldn’t.

When Christ hung on the cross, the devil laughed. he thought he had won. But what satan didn’t realize was that the very moment he celebrated was his own defeat. At the cross, Jesus paid for our sins, conquered death, and took back everything the enemy had stolen from humanity.

Through His resurrection, The LORD Jesus triumphed, ushering in a new day filled with mercy, restoration, and power for all who believe and follow Him. He restored our relationship with the Father, gave us His Spirit to dwell within us, and secured our eternal future in His Kingdom.

It’s easy to feel overwhelmed by the world’s brokenness, by wars, corruption, division, and despair. But take heart! darkness does not win. It never has, and it never will. The light of Christ remains undefeated. Jesus said, “I have overcome the world” (John 16:33). He also said, “I am the light of the world. He who follows Me shall not walk in darkness, but have the light of life” (John 8:12).

Now, walk in the Light! Walk with Jesus!

October 5, 2025
John 1:4

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

We talk a lot about “living our best life.” But what is life, really?

The word life appears thirty-six times in the Gospel of John more than twice as often as in all the other Gospels combined. John wants us to understand that this “life” is not a concept or a feeling, it’s a Person. It is always pointing to Jesus Christ.

John is declaring that Christ is the very source of all life both physical and spiritual. He is the giver of breath, the sustainer of existence, and the redeemer who restores what sin has broken. We can only find, feel, experience, and truly live life in Christ. Nothing in this world can give us life.

John continues, “The life was the light of men.” Here, life and light are tied together. Christ doesn’t just give us existence; He gives us meaning, direction, and hope.

The first thing light does is reveal. When we enter into a dark room, we turn on the light to see what’s there.

The people who walked in darkness have seen a great light; those who dwelt in a land of deep darkness, on them has light shined” – Isaiah 9:2.

We are living in spiritual darkness. We are ignorant about God, trapped in the lies of the devil and blinded by sin. Yet Jesus came to restore life by bringing light into us.

Remember, He is the Word of God and the Word use to declare, Jesus declare God once more, to bring Him back to our remembrance, to make Him known to us. Now that God has been made known, His light shines before men. He brightens our dark path so that we become aware that we were walking toward destruction and now we stop walking in the path of darkness. Awakening us to the truth of our condition and showing us the way to life. His light warms the heart and renews the mind, bringing transformation from within.

This awakening is what Jesus meant when He said,

“I have come into the world as light, so that whoever believes in Me may not remain in darkness.” – John 12:46.

We also know that light not only reveals and warms but also guides. Now that we are walking with Jesus we are no longer stumbling in the dark. He said,

“I am the light of the world. Whoever follows Me will not walk in darkness, but will have the light of life.” – John 8:12

Through His Word, becomes the lamp that lights our path and the compass that directs our steps. We are no longer walk as we once did, for His presence guides us in truth and righteousness.

Light also brings life. Just as sunlight nourishes and strengthens living things, the light of Christ sustains our spiritual growth. As He continues to dwell within us, His life flows through us.

Now that we are truly living in His light, we begin to reflect His light to the people around us. They begin to see true life in us, a life that shines. They sense the warmth of His presence in us and drawn to that same source of life make them want to find the same source of warmth. Then, we then begin to guide them to Jesus to the One who can bring life to them as well.

John makes it clear that we can only have life through the Lord Jesus Christ. As a person who has experienced this truth, I can testify that I only began to truly feel alive and live life when I received Christ into my heart.

If you are seeking life, only Jesus can give it to you. No other person, no possession, and nothing in this world can offer the life that He alone provides.

October 3, 2025