The light of the world

In John’s gospel, there are seven “I am” statements. We have discussed Jesus’ declaration “I am the bread of life” (John 6:35). Later in the account, Jesus will proclaim that he is the “gate for the sheep” (John 10:7 NIV), the “good shepherd” (John 10:11), the “resurrection and the life” (John 11:25), the “way, and the truth, and the life” (John 14:6), and “the true vine” (John 15:1). In today’s passage, Jesus states, “I am the light of the world” (John 8:12). The “light” exposes our sin, reveals the way to God, and shows us the right path to follow. 

The other night, I went through the house and turned on every light. Then I built big black boxes and put one over each light to stymie the glow. My work was done. I had turned the lights on and then covered them over so their glow could not be seen. You say, “Ridiculous!” That’s exactly what Jesus said.

The other night, I went through the house and turned on every light. Then I built big black boxes and put one over each light to stymie the glow. My work was done. I had turned the lights on and then covered them over so their glow could not be seen. You say, “Ridiculous!” That’s exactly what Jesus said.