Dear Family,
Today is Sunday, May 3, 2026. Today is Day 29 and Day 1 of Week 5 in our Count to Pentecost.
Jesus is the Light. He is the Light of the World, and He is the Light of men.
The word “Light” can be used in many ways. Light stimulates sight and makes vision possible. It illuminates. The word can refer to both the physical and the spiritual types. As this word applies to Jesus, it means Goodness and Truth, and it is a Truth that others are meant to see and understand. It is intended to be the opposite of darkness which is often used as an analogy for evil. Light dispels and overcomes darkness. It shines to show the way. It is intended to steer us away from evil and into righteousness and truth. And, that’s exactly what Jesus has done and continues to do for those who will follow Him.
The Apostle John wrote about Jesus’s being the “Light” of men. Those who choose to follow Jesus will walk in Light
John 1:1-5 (1) In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. (2) The same was in the beginning with God. (3) All things were made by Him; and without Him was not any thing made that was made. (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.
John 3:19 And this is the condemnation, that light is come into the world, and men loved darkness rather than light, because their deeds were evil.
Scripture tells us that unbelievers hate the Light and avoid it because they refuse to see the Truth they need to see. (John 1:5; 3:19–20). They do not want their deeds to be exposed. For wise Believers, walking with Jesus is the equivalent of walking in Light. He is the Source of our Light as well as our Perfect Example. As we follow Jesus, we also will shine. Daniel 12:3 And they that be wise shall shine as the brightness of the firmament; and they that turn many to righteousness as the stars for ever and ever.
Ben Faulkner, Pastor
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