24th October 2026

Stumbling in Darkness

"That was the true Light which gives light

to every man coming into the world."

John 1:9

Reading: John 1:1-3.

The world is stumbling in darkness from one crisis to another. The crises are getting worse and worse, and are coming closer and closer to home. Inflation, population explosion, hunger, dominate vast areas of the world. Jesus said, “I am the light of the world” (John 8:12), meaning, You follow me and give your life to me and I will take you out of the darkness of this world, out of this confusion, out of this mess that you are in, and I will give you peace and joy. A light will burn in your heart and mind that you never had before. I will command the light to come on in your life. 

The Hebrew Scriptures often spoke of God’s Word as light.

Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path (Psalm 119:105).

Oh, send out Your light and Your truth! Let them lead me (Psalm 43:3).

Since the Lord Jesus Christ is the Word (John 1:1), it makes perfect sense that He is also the light. Is He the light in your life?

Prayer: Your light shines in the darkest place and gives me hope, Lord Jesus. Amen.