Reflections on LifeSample

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 NIV)

Here we have another amazing promise of God, that as Christians, we will always be in the Light. I am a keen cyclist and I have a group of cycling friends that find the best time to ride is early in the morning, often before the sun comes up. To do this we all have lights on our bikes. Bike lights illuminate the road so we can see. If we tried riding without lights, we would soon hit a pothole or run off the road and crash. The same goes when we try doing things in life without inviting in the Light of Life, Jesus. Jesus wants to be Lord over all of our lives. Is there an area of your life where He is not illuminating the way? Invite Him into that part of your life too. ‘Commit to the Lord whatever you do, and he will establish your plans’ (Prov 16:3 NIV). The Light we carry is not just for ourselves.

Recently the battery of one of my friends ran out early into the ride, but as long as he stayed with the rest of us, he was fine because our lights illuminated the way for him. We all have people in our lives who have not yet accepted Christ for themselves. But the Light of Life living in you can help illuminate the way for them! As you pray for them and share the wisdom God has given you, they can also be guided by the Light of Life. As they are guided by your Light, they will be drawn closer to deciding to follow Jesus themselves.

Bike lights are not just for us to see, their other function is so that others can see us. As Christians we need to ‘let your light shine before others’ (Matt 5:16 NIV). The purpose of this is that they may see the goodness that comes from the Light of Life, and will also give glory to Him. I pray that the Light of Life living in each of you will shine brighter, in order that others will see and be guided by that Light, and choose to follow Jesus themselves.