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“Then Jesus spoke to them again, saying, I am the light of the world. He who follows Me shall not walk in darkness, but have the light of life.” John 8:12 (NKJV)

Ever stumbled in the darkness? Amazing how different a known space feels when light is absent. We reach with our toes to cautiously navigate our step. We stretch hands to feel the edge of familiar to avoid collisions. Yet we inevitably stumble and end up bearing the scars. And then we wonder – why didn’t we simply turn on the light?

Ever watched someone stumbling in their darkness? Carelessly maneuvering with no brightness to guide them. Their world hasn’t changed. God hasn’t changed. Yet His welcomed presence and guiding light has been extinguished for their own illumination.

Darkness attempting to lead through darkness results in major stumbling. We can’t navigate our way through life without His light. We can’t make decisions, even seemingly insignificant ones, without His light to lead us. And the stumbling – well it magnifies, wounds and scars. Deep wells that spiral into further darkness unless we run to Him.

Love the simplicity of Jesus words – if we follow Him then we will not walk in darkness. Guaranteed. Sounds easy but following is hard work. Following means listening, waiting, trusting and not running ahead. Following requires steady movement that doesn’t slip into the shadows. Following means focused intentional copying of the One original God. His integrity, His character, His wisdom, His reactions, His love – duplicating God – the light of His glory shining through us. Where are we walking today?

“Father, we follow many things that don’t serve us well. Teach us to desire the light that leads us to right living, blessed living and abundant living – beautiful reflections of You.”

For His Glory

Janet Martin
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