Our scripture this morning is Genesis 1:3-4 (ESV).
And God said, “Let there be light,” and there was light. And God saw that the light was good. And God separated the light from the darkness.
Light plays an important part in the Bible story. It was the first thing God spoke into existence when He began creating. The concept of light is used several places in scripture to help us understand a variety of lessons.
In John 1:4-5 we read “In him was life, and the life was the light of men. The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it.” This is the description of Jesus coming to be with us, and the light He has shined on a dark world. Sadly we also hear “He was in the world, and the world was made through him, yet the world did not know him” (John 1:10).
Jesus calls us to be light in the world too. He tells us “In the same way, let your light shine before others, so that they may see your good works and give glory to your Father who is in heaven” (Matthew 5:14). We were made according to God’s plan, and He sends us to share the Good News everywhere.
Gracious God, we are grateful for all Your many gifts, none more precious than You sending Jesus to save us. Help us to be light in our world, telling everyone of Your love. Amen.
