There was the true Light which coming into the world enlightens every man (John 1:9).
In a world that becomes darker with every passing day, what we need most is light. Light always expels darkness. Jesus is called the ‘light’ in this passage, and in John 8:12 He is called the Light of the world! The Jews would have understood this reference to light, because they would have been familiar with Psalm 27:1, where it states “The Lord is my light and my salvation”. It could be that John is again making the case that Jesus is God by referring to Jesus by the same term that was used in the Psalm passage about the Lord being ‘my light’. The hearers and readers of this declaration of the true Light likely also remembered what they were taught about the plague of darkness over the land of Egypt when their ancestors were in bondage to the Pharaoh. It was so dark that no one could see anyone else for three days… but all the sons of Israel had light in their dwellings (Exodus 10:23).
The light of Jesus permeates every aspect of our lives. It breaks through the heavy darkness and illuminates our path. The same light that exposes our sin also provides spiritual enlightenment, wisdom and understanding. The light that emanates from Jesus gives us the means by which we grow in our respective faiths. His light is the warm encouragement we so desperately need when we’re troubled by uncertainty, doubt and fear. Jesus is this perfect Light because He is incorruptible, undefiled and pure; untouched by sin.
Establish my footsteps in Your Word ~ Psalm 119:133 