The Light!

The Light!

John 1:5 AMPC

[5] And the Light shines on in the darkness, for the darkness has never overpowered it [put it out or absorbed it or appropriated it, and is unreceptive to it].

We read of the person and identity of the One called the Light here. It is instructive to note the contents of the verses just before our devotion for today. We are introduced to the Word of God, who was in the beginning with God, and in and through whom ALL things were made. This account tallies with the story of creation in Genesis, where God simply spoke and the power behind His Word brought all He pronounced into existence. It has to be noted that the Word, as well as the Light in the verse above, take on the nature of a person, and is given human-like attributes. It is also to be noted that it would seem that there can be no alternative to the Light and the Word. The use of the word 'the' for both shows that this is the real thing. Any other claim to the Word or the Light would be a lie and cannot be trusted. The attributes of the Word and the Light make it impossible for anyone else to make such a claim to equality with the Word and Light.

Why is this truth important? Jesus is presented to us as the Light, and it is not a surprise, because, the same chapter from which the verse above is taken also saus that He is full of grace, glory and truth. As the Word was with God in the beginning when the earth and the heavens were formed, it was only fitting that God's first pronouncement had to do with His identity, person, power and nature, which is Light. He spoke light into physical manifestation, a reflection of Himself, and that light continues to shine as part of God's creation. His creation is just a reflection of His nature, and that is why, as long as the earth remains, light cannot be defeated unless the source ceases to exist. As we know, it is foolishness to think that God can be defeated, or His light dimmed in any way. As long as the source cannot be removed or His impact and reach limited in any way, all He does will continue to find expression in His creation. 

This is quite clear in the verse above. The Light will shine on, no matter the quality or quantity of the opposition against Him. As we have said, you can try and defeat an idea, ax concept or process, but as long as the Source is able and capable, you cannot keep Him down. The Light has been there from the beginning of time, and will remain there for as long as this earth remains, and long after the new heaven and new earth are in place. That is power. That is consistency. That is eternal impact. See the way the verse above puts it: darkness has tried but has repeatedly failed to overpower the Light. It cannot put out the Light: it cannot absorb or appropriate it. Anyone who would last and make impact must be IN the Light. You cannot be of much use to God if He does not own, control and influence your actions, decisions and reactions. Does He live in you? Does He know you as His own? Remember: He can only save to the uttermost those who have come to put their total trust IN Him. God's time of favour is here.