The Light

Sometimes the Bible can be a little confusing. That is, until we study it and learn its true meaning. Here's an example of what I'm talking about.

“I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will not walk in darkness, but will have the light of life.” - John 8:12

“You are the light of the world. A city set on a hill cannot be hidden. Nor do people light a lamp and put it under a basket, but on a stand, and it gives light to all in the house. In the same way, let your light shine before others, so thatb they may see your good works and give glory to your Father who is in heaven." - Matthew 5:14-16

Just who is "the light" Jesus is refering to? In one place, Jesus tells us that HE is the light, but in another He says that WE are the light.

So, which is it? Are WE the light? Or is Jesus the light?

Yes. It's both. But there IS only one light. Confused? Just wait.

"And God said, “Let there be light,” and there was light." - Genesis 1:3

If God created light, how could HE be light if it wasn't created yet? My brain is beginning to hurt.

Jesus IS The Light. He always was and always will be. Let there be no confusion about that.

The light that God created in the Book of Genesis was the sun, moon and stars.

As for US being "the light of the world," who was Jesus talking to when He said, "You are the light of the world?"

"Now when Jesus saw the crowds, he went up on a mountainside and sat down. His disciples came to him, and he began to teach them." - Matthew 5:1-2

Was Jesus talking to just His disciples or the entire crowd? Or both? Hard to say.

Let me just say this: There is just one light - God the Father , God the Son, and God the Holy Spirit. Everyone else is just a reflection of that light.

We are like the moon. We have no light of our own. We just reflect HIS light in this world. Once we remember that, there is no confusion left.

You Are The Sun - Sara Groves