The Light in the Darkness

When John talks about Jesus, he doesn’t start with the manger. He starts with the beginning — the very beginning. “In the beginning was the Word...” (John 1:1). And that Word, he says, is light. A light that shines in the darkness, and the darkness cannot overcome it.

That’s good news, especially when life feels heavy or confusing. Jesus didn’t avoid the dark places — he entered them. He came as light to reveal truth, to heal brokenness and to guide us into peace.

Isaiah spoke of this too, centuries before: “Arise, shine, for your light has come” (Isaiah 60:1). That promise was fulfilled in a person. Jesus is the light we all need, not just to see clearly but to truly live.

And now, as his followers, we carry his light. We reflect his presence wherever we go — into hard conversations, messy relationships or painful places.

Reflection Question:

What area in your life (or someone else’s) needs the light of Jesus today?

Prayer:

Jesus, you are the light in every darkness. Shine in us and through us. Help us carry your light into places that need healing, truth and hope. Amen.