The True Light

“The true light, which gives light to everyone, was coming into the world.”  John 1:9

Light is made up of little packets of energy called photons, which are produced when the atoms in an object heat up. Atoms gain extra energy when heated, and this extra energy is then released as a photon. The hotter an object gets, the more photons it gives out. Light travels as a wave. But unlike sound or water waves, it does not need any matter or material to carry its energy along. This means that light can travel through a vacuum – a completely airless space.

The first recorded words of Almighty God are found in Genesis 1:3. “Let there be light!” God proclaimed, and out of vast darkness, light burst forth. In that one moment, the earth went from formless and empty to bursting with energy and motion. That first proclamation of light set in motion the creation of all things. Light dispelled the darkness, emptiness was filled, and there was life!

While it is God who spoke those first words, He was not alone in creation. Genesis 1:2 tells us that, “The Spirit of God was hovering over the waters.” Both John 1:1-3 and Colossians 1:16 tell us that all things were created through Christ, who was with God in the beginning. All life was created by God’s words, through His Son, and by the power and presence of His Spirit. In Christ, there has always been life, and that life is the light of men (John 1:4).

But this light didn't stop at creation. Not only is there physical light that God created, but there is a greater light that shines throughout the world, and that is the light of Christ. And as followers of Jesus, it is our job to reflect that light of Christ with the way we live our lives and love others so that all may come to know Jesus and develop a personal relationship with Him.

There are so many people in our world today who are still walking in darkness. They are searching for the light. Will you be the one to reflect Christ's light in their direction?

Father, thank you so much for sending the light of Your Son to save me from my sins. Help me to shine the light of salvation wherever I go. In Jesus’ name, amen.