John 8:12 "Then Jesus again spoke to them, saying, “I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will never walk in darkness, but will have the light of life.”
During the feast of Tabernacles in Jesus' day, the temple priests would set up four great lampstands with golden lamp-holders, which they would light with the aid of enormous ladders in the Temple courtyard. The lighting of these lamps began the celebration of the "Great Hosannah" The celebration went on in to the wee hours - with music and dancing and rejoicing, while the lights lit up the night. Jerusalem was a breathtaking, illuminated city on a hill.
The following morning the Jewish people would recite the prayer for the eighth day of the feast - "Be thou praised, O Lord our God, King of the Universe, who makes light and causes darkness, who makes peace and creates all: the light of the world as the treasure of life…"
So it was with this background, that Jesus proclaimed, "I am the Light of the world!"
Some of us have been walking in darkness - maybe for a long time now. This is, by no means, God's calling on our lives. Our Redeemer, Jesus, is the light of the world. We, who follow Him should never be walking in darkness but have the light of life! We should be set apart - a city on a hill, illuminated beautifully for all the world to see! “Let your light shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven.” Indeed!!
It's time to get our lamps lit. No more excuses! Let’s give our hearts to Him once again today and get His victory in our lives! There’s so much work to be done!