GOD OF LIGHT
By Rev. Samuel Arimoro
Main Text: 1 John 1:5
Supporting Texts: Genesis 1:1-3, John 1:4-9, Psalm 27:1, Isaiah 60:1-3, James 1:17
INTRODUCTION:
Light is one of the most powerful metaphors used in Scripture to describe the nature and presence of God. From the very beginning, when God said “Let there be light,” it marked the first divine act that shaped creation. God is not only the Creator of light; He is light Himself—pure, holy, radiant, and without darkness.
To say God is light is to say He is truth, He is purity, He is clarity, and He is the source of all guidance and hope. Light dispels darkness. Wherever God’s presence is, darkness must flee. Whether the darkness is sin, confusion, ignorance, or oppression—God’s light has the power to overcome it.
As we explore this theme, we will see how the God of Light reveals Himself to humanity, guides His people, exposes evil, and empowers believers to become carriers of His light in a dark world.
1. GOD IS THE SOURCE OF ALL TRUE LIGHT
Before light existed, God was already present as the eternal source of it.
a) God Spoke Light into Existence (Genesis 1:3)
God did not create light—He released it from Himself. Light begins with Him.
b) God Is Not Just a Giver of Light, He Is Light (1 John 1:5)
There is no darkness in Him. He is perfect in holiness and glory.
c) Jesus Is the Light of the World (John 8:12)
Through Christ, God's light shines to deliver humanity from sin and death.
d) Every Good and Perfect Gift Comes from the Father of Lights (James 1:17)
All that is good, pure, and uplifting flows from God's unchanging light.
Biblical Example: On the road to Damascus, Saul encountered a great light that changed his life forever (Acts 9:3-6).
2. GOD’S LIGHT GUIDES HIS PEOPLE
God does not leave His children to walk in darkness.
a) The Word of God Is a Lamp and Light (Psalm 119:105)
It provides direction for life’s journey.
b) God Leads Us with the Light of His Presence (Exodus 13:21)
He guided Israel by a pillar of fire by night—His light is constant.
c) Divine Light Brings Clarity and Wisdom (Proverbs 6:23)
When you walk in God’s light, you walk in understanding.
d) The Light of God Leads to Life (John 1:4)
In Him was life, and that life was the light of men.
Biblical Example: The Magi followed the star (light) until they found Jesus—divine light always leads to divine destinations (Matthew 2:1-10).
3. GOD’S LIGHT EXPOSES DARKNESS AND EVIL
Wherever God’s light shines, it reveals hidden works of darkness.
a) Nothing Is Hidden from God's Sight (Hebrews 4:13)
God’s light searches all things, even the deep things of the heart.
b) Light Exposes Sin and Calls for Repentance (Ephesians 5:13)
Sin loses its power when brought into the light of God.
c) Darkness Cannot Overcome the Light (John 1:5)
No matter how thick the darkness is, it cannot overpower God’s light.
d) The Light Judges but Also Heals (Malachi 4:2)
The Sun of Righteousness arises with healing in His wings.
Biblical Example: Jesus exposed the hypocrisy of the Pharisees through the light of truth (Matthew 23:25-28).
4. GOD CALLS US TO WALK IN HIS LIGHT
We are not only called to admire His light but to live in it.
a) Believers Must Walk as Children of Light (Ephesians 5:8)
Your lifestyle should reflect God’s purity and truth.
b) Fellowship with God Requires Walking in the Light (1 John 1:7)
Holiness and transparency go hand in hand with God's presence.
c) Light Must Shine Before Men (Matthew 5:14-16)
We are the light of the world, called to bring God’s glory to others.
d) God’s Light Is Our Identity and Responsibility (Philippians 2:15)
We shine as lights in a crooked generation.
Biblical Example: Stephen’s face shone like an angel as he stood boldly in truth and light (Acts 6:15).
CONCLUSION:
The God of Light shines in every dark place and transforms every life He touches. His light guides, heals, exposes, and empowers. In a world full of confusion and sin, we are called to reflect His light and walk in His truth. When we embrace His light, we become beacons of hope and righteousness.
Let us renounce every form of darkness and yield ourselves to the radiance of God's presence. Let your heart be filled with His Word, and your life shine brightly in a world desperate for light.
PRAYER POINTS:
1. Lord, shine Your light into every area of darkness in my life.
2. Father, let me walk in Your light daily and never stumble.
3. Expose every hidden work of darkness around and within me.
4. Empower me to reflect Your light in this dark world.
5. Let Your Word illuminate my path and guide my every decision.
