The Light of Christ

Proverbs 29: 13

“The poor and the oppressor have this in common: the Lord gives light to the eyes of both.”

In the Old Testament, the light is God’s grace, mercy, goodness, the knowledge of God, and revelation.  In the New Testament, God’s light is Christ.  

Christ came into the world to live among us, to show us God’s mercy, goodness, and grace in the flesh, and to teach us how to live.

The light of Christ is given to everyone.  We can choose to live in the light, or continue to live in darkness.  

Those who choose the light will know God.  Those who choose darkness will know only darkness, though the light has been given to them.

“When Jesus spoke again to the people, he said, “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)

May the love of Christ be with you,

Rev. Eric Lanier (Retired)