Jesus answered, “Are
there not twelve hours of daylight? Those who walk during the day do not stumble,
because they see the light of the world.” John 11.9
Two phrases strike me from this
verse, and I see a clear difference between the two. Jesus reminds His
disciples that there are twelve hours of daylight. These hours of light are
available to all, except the physically blind. Thus many walk “in the light”
and they might well live “enlightened” lives, doing good and living to a fine
moral and ethical code, but do they live the very best “life in the light” that
they can? Others may live in these same hours of daylight and promote all
manner of unhealthy, even evil, behaviour while they embrace the same light.
Jesus then refers to those who
see “the light of the world”. I see a difference between this and the twelve
hours of natural daylight (already presented by me metaphorically as a form of
natural “enlightenment”, which people may choose or not.)
Jesus has declared Himself to
be the light of the world: “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) For me, walking in the “light of the world” is much different to simply
walking in the hours of daylight Walking in Jesus, and with Jesus, I give
myself to the extent of my ability to live as He would have me live. I look to
do what He wants me to do. And I experience the joy of His company and the
intimacy of His relationship with me.
Dear Lord Jesus,
I commit to walk in Your light. I pray for my journey through today and
the days ahead. Let me see clearly the light that is You, and may I walk in
that light. Alert me when I am tempted to stray into dark areas. Bring me back
into the light. And may I know Your sweet presence with me, in Your precious
name I ask. Amen.
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