OPEN HEAVENS DAILY DEVOTIONAL... DATE : Tuesday 2 September 2014

THEME : THE LIGHT OF THE WORLD
Memorise:
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.
John 8:12
Read: John 1:4-9
4 In him was life; and the life was the light of
men.
5 And the light shineth in darkness; and the
darkness comprehended it not.

6 There was a man sent from God, whose
name was John.
7 The same came for a witness, to bear
witness of the Light, that all men through him
might believe.
8 He was not that Light, but was sent to bear
witness of that Light.
9 That was the true Light, which lighteth every
man that cometh into the world.
BIBLE IN ONE YEAR : JOHN 12:20-14:14 and
JOB 32:1-14
Message
Darkness is the partial or total absence of
light. It is a place of confusion, secrecy or
mystery. Darkness stands for lack of spiritual
or intellectual enlightenment, and represents
wickedness or evil. Children of God must have
nothing to do with darkness. Moreover, light is
the natural agent that stimulates sight and
makes things visible. Light is a source of
illumination and it represents a condition of
spiritual awareness. It liberates and gives
direction. Light reveals. Every true child of God
must seek to have the light of God - Jesus is
the light of God. Jesus declared in John 8:12
that: ”I am the light of the world, he that
follows me shall not walk in darkness, but
shall have the light of life“. He was actually
making a very important statement that has its
roots in the spiritual realm. Light and darkness
both have physical manifestations, but they
have their roots in the spirit realm. The book
of Genesis opened with darkness upon the face
of the deep, and the first thing God did was to
replace the darkness with light by the power of
His Word. The work of creation could not
proceed until there was light.
Jesus used the concept of “following the light”
to minister to the Jews because it was a
concept they could relate with. When God
brought them out of Egypt, He led them
through the wilderness with a pillar of fire by
night so that they could travel far whenever the
need arose (Exodus 13:21). Jesus used this to
clearly illustrate that He alone can offer
security, illumination and meaning in this dark
world we live in. Jesus as the Light of the
world offers life, revelation, grace, peace,
understanding and spiritual awakening to those
who are lost in the dark. I pray that everyone
who is confused or lost in the darkness of this
world will receive illumination and the
revelation of the Lord Jesus today, in Jesus’
Name. The Bible while talking about the brevity
of time in John 12:35-36 says:
“Then Jesus said unto them, Yet a little while
is the light with you. Walk while ye have the
light, lest darkness come upon you: for he that
walketh in darkness knoweth not whither he
goeth. While ye have light, believe in the light,
that ye may be the children of light. These
things spake Jesus, and departed, and did hide
himself from them.”
Therefore, time waits for no man; tomorrow
may be too late. Today is the day of salvation;
come to the light of Jesus today.
Prayer Point:
Father, You are the light of the world. Let the
light of your gospel shine in every heart,
community and nation, in Jesus’ Name.
AUTHOR : Pst E. A ADEBOYE