The Light Of Life

John 8:12

Then spake Jesus again unto them, saying, I am the light of the world: he that followeth me shall not walk in darkness, but shall have the light of life.

In him was life and the life was the light of men. When you have life, you have light. When Jesus is in you there’s a light around you. You don’t have to tell anyone that you’ve been born again, because the light on the inside will show up on the outside. You don’t have to walk around with a big old Bible tucked under your arm. If you open your mouth, somebody will know you have life. If you sing somebody will know it; if you pray somebody will know it, because what you have, the world didn’t give it to you and the world can’t take it away. John 11:25-26 I am the resurrection and the life; he that believeth in me though he were dead yet shall he live; and whosoever liveth and believeth in me shall never die.

You may say, “But, you’re still stumbling.” Can I let you in on a little secret? God ain’t through with me yet. He’s still molding me and still shaping me. He’s still cutting off some stuff; he’s till pruning me. One of these mornings, he’s going to present me a perfect vessel. How about you? Is he through with you yet? Is he still working on you? Do you still need to drop off a little stuff? Do you still have a little envy in you, a little malice, a little jealousy? If you feel a little weak, wounded, weary, and without strength, steal away somewhere and say, “Precious Lord take my hand lead me on and let me stand; I’m tired; I’m weak and I’m worn, but through the storm, through the night, oh lead me on. Lead me on to the light.” Look people straight in the eye and say, “Child, I’ve been through it, but I’m still holding on.” Don’t be afraid to tell them. “Child, I’ve come through the storm and rain but I still made it. Because every one of us have done enough wrong to be wiped off of this map. But he gave us another chance.