Verses: John 12 : 27 - 36
My thoughts about the verses:
Jesus is announcing his free will choice of dying. Jesus knew why he had come to Earth. He was teaching us that he was not forced to die but did it willingly. That he was not doing this for any other reason to save us.
Imagine standing there hearing Jesus announce that he was there to perish. Then all of a sudden you hear this voice acknowledging the Glory that would come from Jesus's death. Would you not be in shock. Would you be like those that said that must be thunder I thought I heard a voice? Would you be like those that said wait that is an Angel? How many of us would immediately understand that it was God proclaiming that Jesus was living up to his goal?
We have all experienced this in our life. That gentle voice that tells us when something is right or when we are going down the wrong path. A lot of people say that is our subconscious guiding us down the right path. Yet, I truly believe if you have accepted the Holy Spirit into your heart that voice is God.
The light of the world would soon pass. Yet, the world would not remain in darkness. Jesus would rise out of the grave and bring the bright shining light. Those that truly believe in this will be children of the light. Those that do not accept the death of Christ will live in darkness.
John referred to Jesus several times as the light of the world. If you think about it during this time light was not easy to have. Many people could not afford the oil to light the darkness. So there were many nights that they would live with only the light of the moon and starts. It is hard for many of us to understand how lucky we are to have electricity. The people would fully understand having access to light. If you have ever had times where your power was shutoff you will remember how excited you were when the lights came back on. We only then remember how precious light is to our very existence.
I worked ten years in a basement without any windows. I spent all day on the computer working and I can testify that when electricity goes out it affects you more than you would ever imagine. We had emergency lighting and flashlights at out desk. Yet, there were areas that lights would not come back on. The only way to see was with a flashlight. When power goes so does the elevator and I can remember having to climb three flights of stairs to deliver records in emergencies. If you live through that you will always appreciate power and how much you depend on it.
Prayer:
Dear God thank you for providing the ultimate light needed in the world. Thank you for choosing us to be your child. We ask that you flood us with your love and grace. Help us share that light with the rest of the world
Questions:
Have you accepted Jesus into your life? Are you spreading the good news to those that you meet? Are you living and allowing your light to shine through? What do you need to do today to show others God's love for them?
My thoughts about the verses:
Jesus is announcing his free will choice of dying. Jesus knew why he had come to Earth. He was teaching us that he was not forced to die but did it willingly. That he was not doing this for any other reason to save us.
Imagine standing there hearing Jesus announce that he was there to perish. Then all of a sudden you hear this voice acknowledging the Glory that would come from Jesus's death. Would you not be in shock. Would you be like those that said that must be thunder I thought I heard a voice? Would you be like those that said wait that is an Angel? How many of us would immediately understand that it was God proclaiming that Jesus was living up to his goal?
We have all experienced this in our life. That gentle voice that tells us when something is right or when we are going down the wrong path. A lot of people say that is our subconscious guiding us down the right path. Yet, I truly believe if you have accepted the Holy Spirit into your heart that voice is God.
The light of the world would soon pass. Yet, the world would not remain in darkness. Jesus would rise out of the grave and bring the bright shining light. Those that truly believe in this will be children of the light. Those that do not accept the death of Christ will live in darkness.
John referred to Jesus several times as the light of the world. If you think about it during this time light was not easy to have. Many people could not afford the oil to light the darkness. So there were many nights that they would live with only the light of the moon and starts. It is hard for many of us to understand how lucky we are to have electricity. The people would fully understand having access to light. If you have ever had times where your power was shutoff you will remember how excited you were when the lights came back on. We only then remember how precious light is to our very existence.
I worked ten years in a basement without any windows. I spent all day on the computer working and I can testify that when electricity goes out it affects you more than you would ever imagine. We had emergency lighting and flashlights at out desk. Yet, there were areas that lights would not come back on. The only way to see was with a flashlight. When power goes so does the elevator and I can remember having to climb three flights of stairs to deliver records in emergencies. If you live through that you will always appreciate power and how much you depend on it.
Prayer:
Dear God thank you for providing the ultimate light needed in the world. Thank you for choosing us to be your child. We ask that you flood us with your love and grace. Help us share that light with the rest of the world
Questions:
Have you accepted Jesus into your life? Are you spreading the good news to those that you meet? Are you living and allowing your light to shine through? What do you need to do today to show others God's love for them?
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