Walking in the Light

Are you walking in the light? Jesus said in John 8:12, "I am the light of the world."

Here's some ways you can walk in the light:

1. Change highways - When Jesus said, "I am the light of the world", he also said, "Whoever follows me will never walk in darkness, but will have the light of life." The Greek word akoloutheo means "to follow" or "to be in the same path or way together".

If you want to walk in the light you have to get on the right road. You have to step off your own path or the path of darkness and step onto Jesus' path of light. Walking in the light requires crossing over from darkness to light. You can't have it both ways.

2. Hold on for the ride - Jesus spoke of discipleship in these terms, "If you hold to my teaching, you are really my disciples." (8:31)

Holding on the the teaching of Jesus requires the heart of a learner and a willingness to obey. If you "hold on" tightly to Jesus' ways you are destined to live in the light. So, once you choose Jesus' path, you have to stick with it and don't give up.

3. Live with Truth - Jesus described the results of walking in the light with these words, "Then you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free."

Truth has a way of exposing error. Just like light dispels darkness, so truth cuts away at the error and sin in our lives. Jesus said of himself, "I am the way, the truth, and the life." To know Christ is to know Truth. To know Truth is to walk in the freedom and life-changing power of Christ .

Walking in the light begins when we open up our lives to receive more of Christ's light. As we walk on the path together, Jesus' light produces a changed life full of light, truth, and freedom.

Have a great day as you walk in the light. Pastor Tom