The True Light
There
was a man sent from God whose name was John. He came as a witness to testify
concerning that light, so that through him all might believe. He himself was
not the light; he came only as a witness to the light.
The
true light that gives light to everyone was coming into the world. He was in
the world, and though the world was made through him, the world did not
recognize him. He came to that which was his own, but his own did not receive
him. Yet to all who did receive him, to those who believed in his name, he gave
the right to become children of God— children born not of natural descent, nor
of human decision or a husband’s will, but born of God.
John 1:6-13
When
people see or hear us out of context, they may not expect certain things from
us. The Jews were looking for a political king, not a spiritual king. They
asked for one thing, but God in His infinite grace and wisdom, gave them what
they needed. He gave them what we all need – salvation.
The
people in the first century were blinded to God’s purpose in sending Jesus to
this world. He came to save people from their sins. Receive God’s surprising
gift of salvation that He offers freely to you today.
God broke into human history to offer us the gift of eternal
life.
Our Daily Bread –