I am the Light of the World

I am the Light of the World (Location) John 8:12 Then Jesus spoke to them again, saying, "I am the light of the world. He who follows Me I’ll not walk in darkness, but have the light of life." Jesus has dramatically called people to come to him for God's living water (7:37-38) and the bread of life.now he again ver 12 refers to himself in a most startling way, saying, I am the light of the world (v. 12). This claim, like the claim to give living water, also corresponds to events at this feast. A lamp-lighting ceremony took place in the temple every evening of the feast, during which large lamps were set up in the Court of Women. The lamps' light, it was said, filled every courtyard in the city. In the light of these lamps there was great singing and dancing all evening in celebration of God's salvation, especially his deliverance at the exodus as he lead his people with his presence in a pillar of fire by night. In the sight of these great lamps in the Court of Women. perhaps even in the evening while they blazed, Jesus proclaims himself to be the light of the world. What about us Matt 5:13-16 "You are the salt of the earth; but if the salt loses its flavor, how shall it be seasoned? It is then good for nothing but to be thrown out and trampled underfoot by men. "You are the light of the world. A city that is set on a hill cannot be hidden. "Nor do they light a lamp and put it under a basket, but on a lampstand, and it gives light to all who are in the house. "Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works and glorify your Father in heaven. We must not hide that light under a bushel or in a church building. We must let it shine. How will people see that light? Through our good works. We will never walk in darkness if we follow him. House Light is artificial light – Jesus is true Light. Remember, walking in the light isn't always a painless process. How would you feel if someone turned on a super bright flashlight in your room at 3 a.m. and shined it in your eyes while you were trying to sleep? I'm guessing you'd be a little uncomfortable, wouldn't you? Sometimes that's how our lives might feel while we turn from darkness and walk in the light. Remember, the Lord promises that walking in this way will lead to life! So, it's definitely worth it!