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“Again Jesus spoke to them, saying, “I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will not walk in darkness, but will have the light of life.”

Jesus describes Himself here as the light of the world. Just like a lighthouse, He is a light that can be seen on the darkest nights – even when the storm is raging on. As we navigate our lives that are full of obstacles, He is the constant. He is calling us home, calling us back, and lighting the way so that we can easily find it. Jesus is promising that we will never walk in darkness if we follow Him.

But on the darkest nights, we forget where to look. We focus on our little boat that is about to break apart. The waves seem too big, and the struggle to stay above the water feels like too much. We convince ourselves that we will surely drown – and we will if we don’t direct our attention to the one who gives the light of life. When we look to the light, what a blessing it is knowing that we are not judged by the One who calls. Even if He told us to not leave the safe harbor, and even if He warned us about the upcoming storm, we can always trust in the light leading us back to Him. The Father is calling us home, so that we can be close to Him, not to judge us for our mistakes.

Today, when it gets dark, turn off the light in your room for a moment and then turn it back on. Experience the darkness, and then the light as you think about Jesus as the light of the world.