In order to see this light we must first understand our own darkness

In this passage we find that the people were speculating about Jesus because he had come from Galilee. They did not accept who he claimed to be, and actually was, as ‘the light of the world’. His coming had, however, been predicted a very long time before by the prophet Isaiah.

The natural position of all people is ‘darkness’. This is because ‘all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God’. Jesus came as the light which the darkness cannot overcome. He is the one who was without sin. He promised that those who follow him would ‘walk’ in the light.

In order to see his light, we must first understand our own darkness. In this way the meaning of the cross becomes clear to us. Jesus went to the cross, even though he was innocent. Through trusting in what he has done for us, as a substitute and sacrifice, we are brought out of darkness and into the marvelous light … forgiven and set free.