Daily devotional · Along The Way With Him
The light still shines
John begins his Gospel by taking us back to the beginning. He tells us that the Word, Jesus Christ, was with God and was God. Through Him all things were made, and in Him was life. That life was the light of all people. When John says that the light shines in the darkness, he is pointing us to Jesus.
This light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not been able to put it out.” John 1:5 English rendering based on NVI
John begins his Gospel by taking us back to the beginning. He tells us that the Word, Jesus Christ, was with God and was God. Through Him all things were made, and in Him was life. That life was the light of all people. When John says that the light shines in the darkness, he is pointing us to Jesus.
There are days when we can’t see a way forward. A difficult situation may still be unresolved, but it hasn’t put out His light. Even when we can’t see the whole road, we can trust Jesus enough to take the next step with Him.
Pause and reflect
Think of one situation where you don’t know what to do. Bring it before God and ask Him to show you one step you can take today in obedience to Jesus. Ask God, in the name of His Son Jesus, to remove from your heart everything that does not come from the fruit of the Holy Spirit, to renew your strength, and to fill you with His Holy Spirit.
Today’s prayer
Abba Father, You are God. Thank You for choosing me and rescuing me through Your Son Jesus. When I can’t see the way ahead, help me remember that His light still shines. Give me the courage to take the next step with Him. Remove from my heart everything that does not come from the fruit of Your Holy Spirit. Renew my strength and fill me with Your Holy Spirit. I ask this in the name of Your beloved Son Jesus. Amen.