Children Of Light

Pay attention to how Jesus rebuked Judas in verse 7 and 8. “Leave her alone,” Jesus replied. “It was intended, that she should save this perfume for the day of my burial. You will always have the poor among you, but you will not always have me.” Jesus was addressing an economic reality – the poor. He may also be referring to the spiritually deprived. More importantly, Jesus is saying to stop exploiting those who come to love the Lord their God with all their heart, soul and mind. To let that be the foundation of how we are to prepare for the fulfillment of Jesus Christ which also includes His second coming.

Jesus was speaking to Judas the betrayer. Jesus was teaching His followers. Jesus is talking to us today.

35 Then Jesus told them, “You are going to have the light just a little while longer. Walk while you have the light, before darkness overtakes you. Whoever walks in the dark does not know where they are going.36 Believe in the light while you have the light, so that you may become children of light.” When he had finished speaking, Jesus left and hid himself from them.

V35 – You are going to have the light just a little while longer (Gr. Mikros – little; Chronos – time/while).

1. Walk in the Light – WAY

2. Believe in the Light – TRUTH

3. Become children of Light – CHANGE

Walk while you have the light just a little while longer, before darkness overtakes you. Stay in the light. Know your way around. Let the light which is God’s Word teach you where to go and what to avoid. When we walk in the light of Jesus Christ we don’t stumble in sinful choices. Being in the light of Jesus Christ reveals the favor of God in our daily walk. The blessing of the light is so much more than material things. (https://www.whatchristianswanttoknow.com/7-great-bible-verses-about-walking-in-the-light/)

Jesus is not a light from a single source. He is the source to a variety of illumination. Illumination of way. Illumination of truth. Illumination of life. (John 14:6)

I am the way:

• When you follow the way that Jesus wants you to walk on, you are committed to seek His will. You can rest assure that He will accomplish in you a life on earth as it is designed in heaven. Come before the Lord with whatever you have previously arranged for your life. Some of these arrangements are but boulders that weighs heavily preventing you from moving let alone walk. Empty it before the Lord and ask Him to renew your thoughts. Ask Jesus to show you not your way but His way. God may already began to tell you from the ongoing changes in your life. Listen to His voice. Surrender to His guidance. Put on the courage to take charge of a life that God has given you. Walk in the light and in the presence of Jesus Christ.

I am the truth:

• Truth that is taught about Christ truly, not simply or casually, most definitely not recklessly. Because it is Truth that needs to be heard, learned, and practiced. It is to be imparted responsibly both by those who teach and those who receive. Teachers of the Word - Responsibility to study, meditate and communicate. Students of the Word - Responsibility to be instructed, considered and act. Truth that must be valued – something you possess, preserve and proclaim.