Today’s Thought “Blinded by the Light” G. Ward

 

John 3: ²¹ But the one who practices the truth comes to the Light, so that his deeds will be revealed as having been performed in God.

 

This verse is a culminating one concerning Nicodemus, one inquisitive and respectful of Christ, while avoiding being seen by the other religious leaders; particularly since he himself was one of the high-ranking members. Moreover, this visitation would be arranged at night, for to visit in daylight could have ruined his social standing or cost him his position. Nicodemus was enamored with all Jesus would perform, recognizing that He must be a teacher sent by God.

Our social and cultural rankings can carry a wrongful priority similar. We’re many times faithful on Sunday morning, attending worship services for one hour, inspired even, by messages in eloquence, while seemingly in control of the other 167 hours weekly given us.

Jesus explains that God sent Him to save the world, not to condemn it and whereas people judge themselves by whether they turn toward or away from HIS divine light; please know this, self-governance is never sanctioned by the Almighty.

 

Almighty God, those of us who live by Your divine light, do so in absolute recall of Your grace provided through Christ. We desire our every word spoken, along with our deeds to proclaim how great You are to dispense Your peace. We have joy because of our daily determinations to allow Your perfect lead, while refusing a practice insignificant to eternity. May You be honored through our surrender, in Jesus Name, Amen.