Lights On!
by Donna Bergsgaard
“Later, Jesus talked to the people again. He said, ‘I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will never live in darkness. They will have the light that gives life.’”
– John 8:12
My husband, my young daughters, and I had just finished biking in a state park. We built a fire on the firepit and started roasting our supper of hot dogs and s’mores. My eight-year-old daughter declared that she needed to go to the restroom. The two of us headed away from the fire, and it became darker and darker. My daughter stopped, looked up to the sky, and shouted, “JESUS! TURN ON THE LIGHTS!”
She had pure, childlike trust in her friend Jesus. How do we strengthen our faith? Psalm 119:105: “Your word is a lamp for my feet, a light on my path.” The Bible tells us everything we need to know about living a life that pleases God. The Bible helps us to know God’s will and develop a personal relationship with Him. The Bible shows the way to salvation, tells us not to fear, and advises us to love, show kindness, and pursue justice. It reveals to us that the light of Jesus shines in the darkness, and darkness cannot overcome it. Turn on the Light of Christ in Your Life!
Journaling:
What are your favorite Bible verses?
How does the light of Jesus shine in your life?