Gospel Reflections #685: Jesus is our only true light

John 1:9 "His light is the true light, which shall come into the world, and shall shine upon all men."

Jesus the Saviour is the only light that illuminates the darkness of the world in sin.

We cannot receive the light of our Heavenly Father because of the effects of sin.

But God brings to us the way Jesus' light and goodness are revealed to us. God's blessings are given through human vessels,' says Ellen G. White.

This is the way in which human nature, united with the divine nature, can receive God's light.

This is God's appointed way of revealing Himself to us, and we can be placed in His light by knowing, relating to and wanting to follow Jesus.

And it is God's way for us to also represent Jesus through ourselves to someone around us and to someone who is seeking God.

Jesus does not tell us to 'strive to let our light shine'.

Jesus said, 'Let my light shine'.

We cannot produce our own light to shine, but we can reflect Jesus' light.

If there is anything we can add to Jesus' light, it is thanksgiving, joy and praise.

AUTHOR'S BIO: This Gospel Reflections page is written by Masae San, who resides in Hiroshima, Japan. Masae is a dedicated student of the Bible with a deep passion for the Gospel of Jesus Christ. She shares her daily reflections on Gospel perspectives to reach out to others and spread the message of God's true love through a Christ-centered approach. We are sharing her insights here so that you, too, can experience the joy that comes from knowing and understanding the true Gospel and the love of God through Jesus Christ.