Testifying to the Light

 John 1:6–9 (NRSV)

6There was a man sent from God, whose name was John.
7He came as a witness to testify to the light, so that all might believe through him.
8He himself was not the light, but he came to testify to the light.
9The true light, which enlightens everyone, was coming into the world.

Light and darkness are contrasted throughout the Scriptures. Light is a powerful source of energy and brings life to the plants God created. But it also reveals the truth as the Holy Spirit brings the Word of God to life. Jesus declared that he was the Light of the World and John confirmed that the Light was not overcome by the darkness which symbolizes the work of the devil to blind the minds and hearts of people from receiving the truth. Like John, believers are to testify to the light and communicate to a world in darkness that Jesus is the Messiah who came to the world to bring salvation to all who believe in him. There are many false prophets and belief systems in the world today but none of them can compare to the message we have received through Jesus. He came into the world as an infant yet was truly God. He was the God Man sent to reveal the truth of who God is and how we as fallen human beings can be restored in our relationship with God. We testify to the truth through our lives that embrace the truth and live according to the truth we receive through the word of God.