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What Does It Mean to Follow Jesus?

DAY 8 OF 9

Following Jesus means living in the light

“I am the light of the world. Whoever follows Me will not walk in darkness, but will have the light of life.” (John 8:12)

Jesus says that He is the light of the world. He wants to deliver us from the domain of darkness, controlled by Satan. He welcomes us into His own Kingdom of light and life.

God’s light is marvelous and good. It offers life and joy. It frees us from the fear and hopelessness that characterizes life under Satan’s dominion.

But the light also reveals our ugly habits and character traits. It exposes things we may prefer to keep hidden from God and from others. When you walk in the light, you can’t hide this anymore. Even the darkest corner of your heart is exposed. Are you willing to lay your heart open before Jesus? Can He see all your thoughts and dreams?

If you live in the light, your way of living must match the light. “Works of darkness” do not belong there. Goodness, righteousness, and truth do. In this way, we can spread the light of the Lord to those around us by making our lives stand out in a positive way.

How has your life changed since you came to faith?

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What Does It Mean to Follow Jesus?

“I have decided to follow Jesus…”, a well-known Christian hymn sings. Jesus Himself says, “Whoever does not take his cross and follow Me is not worthy of Me” (Matthew 10:38). But what does this phrase mean? How can we follow Jesus? What are the costs and what are the benefits of doing so? This reading plan helps you to answer these questions, and more.

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