You Give Light To The World

Thursday, 5 September 2024

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As long as I am in the world, I am the light of the world. (John 9:5).

On a certain day as Jesus passed by, he saw a man who was blind from birth. His disciples, who were with Him, asked if the mans blindness was a result of his sin or his parents sins. But Jesus replied that it had nothing to do with either the mans or his parents sin (John 9:3-4). But then He made a remarkable statement in the fifth verse: As long as I am in the world, I am the light of the world.

After saying this, Jesus did something mind-blowing: He spat on the ground, made clay with the spittle, and rubbed it into the mans eyes. Historians tell us the man wasnt just blind; he had no eyeballs but empty in the sockets. Jesus performed a miracle by turning clay into eyes, having said, As long as I am in the world, I am the light of the world. Do you know what this means?

Every time Jesus made that statement, I AM, He was reiterating what God said to Moses when he asked, What is your name? and God said, I AM. God was saying to Moses, I am whatever you need me to be. If you need deliverance, I am your deliverance. If you need salvation, I am your salvation. If you need healing, I am your healing. What is it you need? I AM.

So, when Jesus said, I AM, He was saying the same thing God said: I am what you need. He saw a man who didnt have eyes, and said, I am the light of the world. Remember what the Bible says, The light of the body is the eye (Matthew 6:22, Luke 11:34). So, Jesus was saying, I am the eyes of the world. Without me, the world cant see. Right away, He proved it and gave the man eyes.

Now, heres the most intriguing part: the same Jesus said, Ye are the light of the world (Matthew 5:14)? That means, just like Him, you give eyessightto the world! Without you, the world cant see. You give direction, clarity, and vision to the world. Even now, boldly declare, I am the light of the world! It means that when you go out and meet someone who is down, you can lift such a person up. Someone can have his eyes restored just because you showed up: someone who was sick can get healed. Hallelujah!

Prayer

Dear Father, youve made me a light in this world; equipped and empowered to bring hope, healing, and deliverance to those around me. Your light in me dispels darkness. Thank you for making me an oasis of love, and a haven of peace, joy, hope and faith in a troubled world; what a privilege! Thank you Father, in Jesus Name. Amen.

Further Study:
Matthew 5:14-16
Ephesians 5:8
Philippians 2:15

(This article was culled from:
Rhapsody of Realities (English)
Authored By:
Pastor Chris Oyakhilome DSc DD.
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