Komivi Ayiboe, Togo
“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
One night a sailor was lost on the high seas after his boat was caught in a violent storm. It was very cold and black. He desperately swam for hours and was out of breath, when all of a sudden he saw a light on the horizon. The sight of this light gave him strength and hope, because he knew he would be saved if he could swim in the direction of the light. It had to be the mainland, where he could find relief and be saved.
This parable is like each of us when doubt and despair settle in our hearts during difficult events in life. These difficult moments are dark moments, and it seems like we are walking alone.
God in His great kindness had compassion and sent His only Son, Jesus, into the world for its redemption at the moment when mankind was in the throes of death because of sin (Isaiah 9:2). Jesus is the Light of the World (John 8:12). All who accept and direct their lives toward Jesus will receive His light. Doubt will flee, because light and salvation is in the Lord. As the sailor had to swim to the light to save his life, similarly, anyone who turns to Jesus will find not just life, but eternal life.
To turn your life toward Jesus and to be enlightened by Him is to give yourself totally to Him without reserve, to entrust Him with every domain of your life. It is accepting Him as Lord, Savior, and Master of your life.
His Word is the light on our paths (Psalm 119:105). He walks with us on our paths and is with us in the events of life. He will never leave us alone. So let us have that assurance and stand firm in the dark moments of life, because it is not drugs nor alcohol nor sex nor money that gives us hope.
When we yield to fear and doubt, it settles in us. We choose to be defeated instead of turning to Jesus. Do not panic when worries invade our lives; Jesus dispels our doubt and despair.
A very sick old man always had a cheerful face, and when asked why he was merry instead of sad, given his state of illness, he replied that he had given his life and his disease to Jesus. He lived and shared his situation with everyone. The world offers us plenty of stuff, but none of it can offer us hope and life. The old man knew this.
Let’s have our lives and our eyes centered on Jesus Christ, Light of the World. Let’s not walk in the dark and doubt. Jesus is close to us and is ready to lead our lives and give us hope. Are you ready to entrust your life to Him?
