You are the Light of the World.

 You Are the Light of the World

A Reflection on John 8:12, Matthew 5:14-16, and 1 John 1:5

When Jesus spoke again to the people, He said, "I am the light of the world. Whoever follows Me will never walk in darkness, but will have the light of life." (John 8:12)

You are the light of the world—not a flicker, not a glow,

But a blazing, morning sunrise that shatters every shadow below.

The darkness cannot comprehend it; the darkness cannot stand.

One word of this light, and the shadows flee on every hand.

You are the light that shone into the manger's humble stall,

The light that guided shepherds, the light that beckoned all.

You are the light that healed the blind, that broke the chains of night,

That called forth Lazarus from the tomb, restoring mortal sight.

In You, there is no darkness—no shadow of turning or shade.

Your light is pure, unapproachable, yet for my soul You made

A way to walk in brightness, to leave the night behind,

To find the path of life, to see the truth unblind.

This is the message we have heard from Him and declare to you: God is light; in Him there is no darkness at all. (1 John 1:5)

You are the light of the world—and because You are, I shine.

Reflecting Your radiance, making Your glory mine.

Not by my own light, but by the flame You've placed within,

A city on a hill, a light that shines for Him.

Let Your light shine in me—through my words and deeds,

Through my hands and feet, through my thoughts and needs.

Let others see Your goodness, Your mercy, and Your grace,

And find their way to You, the Light of every face.

In the same way, let your light shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven. (Matthew 5:16)

So I will not hide my light under a bushel or a bed,

I will let it shine for all to see, to lift the weary head.

For You are the Light of the World—my Savior, my Guide,

And in Your light, I will forever abide.

Light of the World, shine through me today.

Dispel the darkness, light my way.

And let my life be a reflection of Your endless, glorious ray.

Amen.