08. Light

Have you ever had to navigate a room in the darkness? Chances are you have, and stubbed a toe or hurt a knee as you banged into something or someone.

We live in a world that is as dark as any room without power — perhaps darker — and we cannot make our way in it without hurting ourselves and others. What can we do? Look for the light! We find it in Jesus. 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).

Darkness is a metaphor for sin, ignorance, and spiritual blindness. Jesus is the solution to these problems. He is a guide to those who are lost or struggling and a source of hope and salvation to humankind.

Furthermore, when we start to follow Jesus, we get lit up too. As the moon reflects the light of the sun, we start to reflect the light of the Son — SON. And the closer we follow him, the brighter we shine. Therefore, in the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus said, "You are the light of the world. A town built on a hill cannot be hidden. Neither do people light a lamp and put it under a bowl. Instead, they put it on its stand, and it gives light to everyone in the house. In the same way, let your light shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven" (Matthew 5:14-16).

Being the light of the world means living in imitation of Christ, leading a life that reflects his teachings and example. Jesus never told us to do anything that he didn't do himself, and one of his most touching demonstrations was when he got down to his knees one day and washed the feet of sinful men. When he stood up, he said to his stunned audience, "You call me 'Teacher' and 'Lord,' and rightly so, for that is what I am. Now that I, your Lord and Teacher, have washed your feet, you also should wash one another's feet. I have set you an example that you should do as I have done for you" (John 13:13-15).

When we do what Jesus did, showing love, compassion, humility, mercy, and kindness to others, we become little beacons of light, illuminating the way for others and leading them to the path of truth and salvation that can be found in Christ and him alone.

Let us choose light today. Let us choose the light of the world that is Christ. And let us choose to be the light of the world.

God bless you.

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4. Rest
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8. Light
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10. Contentment
11. Love
12. Repentance
13. To Forgive
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15. Joy
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35. Tongue Control
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40. To Evangelize
Choice 01 — I Choose Abundant Life
Choice 01 — I Choose Abundant Life
Jesus said: “The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy; I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full” (John 10:10).
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Choice 02: I Choose Perseverance
Choice 02: I Choose Perseverance
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Choice 03: I Choose Humility
Choice 03: I Choose Humility
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Choice 04: I Choose Rest
Choice 04: I Choose Rest
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Choice 05: I Choose to Abide
Choice 05: I Choose to Abide
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Choice 06: I Choose to Wait
Choice 06: I Choose to Wait
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Choice 07: I Choose to Look Ahead
Choice 07: I Choose to Look Ahead
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Choice 08: I Choose Light
Choice 08: I Choose Light
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Choice 09: I Choose Grace
Choice 09: I Choose Grace
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Choice 10: I Choose Contentment
Choice 10: I Choose Contentment
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