“Jesus spoke to the people once more and said, “I am the light of the world. If you follow me, you won’t have to walk in darkness, because you will have the light that leads to life.” 13 The Pharisees replied, “You are making those claims about yourself! Such testimony is not valid.” 14 Jesus told them, “These claims are valid even though I make them about myself. For I know where I came from and where I am going, but you don’t know this about me. 15 You judge me by human standards, but I do not judge anyone. 16 And if I did, my judgment would be correct in every respect because I am not alone. The Father who sent me is with me. 17 Your own law says that if two people agree about something, their witness is accepted as fact. 18 I am one witness, and my Father who sent me is the other.” 19 “Where is your father?” they asked. Jesus answered, “Since you don’t know who I am, you don’t know who my Father is. If you knew me, you would also know my Father.” 20 Jesus made these statements while he was teaching in the section of the Temple known as the Treasury. But he was not arrested, because his time had not yet come.” John 12:12-20 NLT
Father of Light,
We are speeding through the 4 Gospels and we cannot mention everything. John’s gospel is different to the other three gospels Father. It is more theological and it speaks of Jesus divinity right from the beginning. “God sent a man, John the Baptist, to tell about the light so that everyone might believe because of his testimony. John himself was not the light; he was simply a witness to tell about the light. The one who is the true light, who gives light to everyone, was coming into the world.” John 1:6-9. Father it has a richness to add to the other biographies.
John records Jesus giving 7 incredible statements about Himself. I am the bread of life. I am the Light of the world. I am the door. I am the Good Shepherd, I am the resurrection and the life. I am the way, the truth and the life. I am the true vine. Jesus then also revealed His name to be I AM. The name You, God gave to Moses at the burning bush when He asked who You were.
Today because it is what the world calls halloween I chose to delight in Jesus being the Light of the world. Taking away all the shadows of darkness and mans foolishness in choosing it. The darkness can never put it out because the Light of the World comes from the heart of You, God. Keep us from inadvertently dabbling with the darkness and keep us safe from the enemies subtlety and darkness. Keep us fully in Your light.
In Jesus name we pray, Amen.
Worship Friday 31st October 2025
Light of the world
You stepped down into darkness
Opened my eyes, let me see
Beauty that made this heart adore You
Hope of a life spent with You
Here I am to worship
Here I am to bow down
Here I am to say that You’re my God
You’re altogether lovely
Altogether worthy
Altogether wonderful to me
King of all days
Oh so highly exalted
Glorious in heaven above
Humbly You came to the earth You created
All for love’s sake became poor
Here I am to worship
Here I am to bow down
Here I am to say that You’re my God
You’re altogether lovely
Altogether worthy
Altogether wonderful to me
I’ll never know how much it cost
To see my sin upon that cross,
I’ll never know how much it cost
To see my sin upon that cross
Chorus Repeat . . .
Lyrics: Tim Hughes