Written by Rich Villodas, a contemporary author. This is an excerpt from his book “The Narrow Path.”
Jesus looks into the eyes of his ragtag community and says, “You are the light.” Of course, Jesus is the light. In John 8:12 he says, “I am the light of the world.” But remarkably, he gives his students the same title. In the same way the moon reflects the light of the sun, Jesus is the light, inviting his followers to reflect his brilliance in a dark world. Our light might not shine as bright, but he knows that a little bit of light goes a long way. Like salt, light has many purposes. One of its primary purposes is to scatter darkness. Light helps us see. It makes things visible and reveals what would otherwise remain hidden. Light helps people find their way, especially to God. What a sacred calling!
When Jesus spoke again to the people, he said, “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]
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