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28 August 2007
John 9 v 1-5
As Jesus was walking along, he saw a man who had been born blind. His followers asked him, "Teacher, whose sin caused this man to be born blind - his own sin or his parents' sin?"
Jesus answered, "It is not this man's sin or his parents' sin that made him be blind. This man was born blind so that God's power could be shown in him. While it is daytime, we must continue doing the work of the One who sent me. Night is coming, when no one can work. While I am in the world, I am the light of the world."
Are you, or have you ever been, afraid of the dark? In many cultures the dark is frightening in children's stories. If it's dark enough where you are and it's safe to do so, turn the light off and turn the computer screen off. If it's daytime you may need to pull the curtains. Then see how it feels when you turn the light back on. The room is brought to life - shining and vibrant. You can see what is there and the colours and textures. Darkness doesn't have to be a wood full of wolves from a children's story, but even if we know the layout of a room in the dark we are still likely to bump in to things if we try to move around.
Where I am staying as I write this, the stairs are so steep and winding that there is a torch at the top to use in the night. Life is so much more complicated than a steep flight of stairs or moving around a darkened room, so we definitely need a light that we can rely on totally. Life without Jesus is like living in the dark. And it can be a challenge that the light that Jesus gives illuminates all parts of our lives.
Jesus says, "I am the light of the world". He is our light and challenges us to be the light for others around us. He is light for the whole world - all people are included in all places and no one is excluded.
Thank you Lord that You are our light, illuminating our way and scattering our fears. Help us to be there as a light for others. Amen.
Written by Sarah Beston
John 9 v 1-5
As Jesus was walking along, he saw a man who had been born blind. His followers asked him, "Teacher, whose sin caused this man to be born blind - his own sin or his parents' sin?"
Jesus answered, "It is not this man's sin or his parents' sin that made him be blind. This man was born blind so that God's power could be shown in him. While it is daytime, we must continue doing the work of the One who sent me. Night is coming, when no one can work. While I am in the world, I am the light of the world."
Are you, or have you ever been, afraid of the dark? In many cultures the dark is frightening in children's stories. If it's dark enough where you are and it's safe to do so, turn the light off and turn the computer screen off. If it's daytime you may need to pull the curtains. Then see how it feels when you turn the light back on. The room is brought to life - shining and vibrant. You can see what is there and the colours and textures. Darkness doesn't have to be a wood full of wolves from a children's story, but even if we know the layout of a room in the dark we are still likely to bump in to things if we try to move around.
Where I am staying as I write this, the stairs are so steep and winding that there is a torch at the top to use in the night. Life is so much more complicated than a steep flight of stairs or moving around a darkened room, so we definitely need a light that we can rely on totally. Life without Jesus is like living in the dark. And it can be a challenge that the light that Jesus gives illuminates all parts of our lives.
Jesus says, "I am the light of the world". He is our light and challenges us to be the light for others around us. He is light for the whole world - all people are included in all places and no one is excluded.
Thank you Lord that You are our light, illuminating our way and scattering our fears. Help us to be there as a light for others. Amen.
Written by Sarah Beston
