Sunday’s Blessing – 03/16/2025 – 2nd Sunday of Lent – I AM the Light of the World

Sunday’s Blessing – 03/16/2025 – 2nd Sunday of Lent – I AM the Light of the World

We are now in the second week of Lent. Last week we looked at Jesus as the Bread of Life. There is always fresh Bread available for the Church. When we observe certain liturgical events like Lent, we are reminded of all God has done since creation to bring us close to Him. When Israel was at its lowest point, The Father sent the Messiah to satisfy their spiritual hunger, bringing them back to life. He then provided means for them to find their way back to fellowship with The Father.

The second I AM to consider is found in John 8:12

Again Jesus spoke to them, saying, “I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will not walk in darkness, but will have the light of life.” (ESV)

The 400 years between the Old and New Testaments found in the Bible were some of the darkest in history, because there was no word from God recorded during this span. In that void, mankind filled the silence by making up their own ideas of how to live a life pleasing to God. They wrote more laws then appointed themselves the judge and jury to enforce the keeping of these new laws. Mankind was in need of a Savior/Messiah, but in order to even see that need, they first needed light to find their way back to God.

That Light was born in Bethlehem, born of a virgin, conceived by the Holy Spirit. He was the Word made flesh, sent to dispel the drivel man had created to guide them spiritually. His message was clear, just as the light which shown from His very existence. All people were drawn to that Light, exposing their need for God. He led them back to a place of fellowship with The Father.

Now for this week’s blessing:

May the Light of Heaven be your beacon for navigating daily living

Illuminating your path as you follow the Father

Guiding each footstep you take in walking out your purpose

As you bring the Light to your world

May this Light keep you warm like the Pillar of Fire did for Israel

So even if you find yourself in a wilderness you will never feel lost

Following the Light until He leads you back to the place He prepared

Which will be a place of safety and healing, celebration and care

May the brilliance of the Light polish you like fine silver

So you may reflect the Glory of God as you find your way through life

Showing your world the truth about the Father

Bringing them back into fellowship with Him