Title: Light of Life
Contents
Text: John 1:1-5
So, today's sermon is titled 'The Light of Life'.
1. Jesus is life and light.
When the light of Jesus shines upon us, we have life, shine abundantly, and have it more abundantly. So Jesus said, “He came to this earth to give life and give it more abundantly.” “Faith comes by hearing, and hearing by the word of God” (Romans 10:17). The word is called λογο (logos) in Greek, and in simple terms, logos refers to an entity with life force. To explain it more easily, when the logos (word) is in the head, it is called ‘thought’. Then, the logos expressed in words are called ‘languages’. And what the Logos says is what we call 'action'. That is why it is called logos, including thoughts, words and actions. That is, if your thoughts, words, and actions follow the Word of God, you will become a person of good faith and a person of truth.
2. Let us be filled with the light of the life of Jesus.
There are 4 types of light.
① One-dimensional light: This is usually what we think of as fire. The light emanating from the sun, from a gas fire, from a bonfire,
② Two-dimensional light: This is an electric light invented by people.
③ Three-dimensional light: nuclear power.
④ 4th dimension light: This is the spiritual light.
The light in the Gospel of John is the spiritual light and the light of life. When we receive this light, we are influenced for good and change. It is because the darkness disappears and the light of Jesus is filled with the life of Jesus Christ. “When I received the grace, my heart warmed. Or the disease was healed. This means that the life of Jesus worked as light. Of course, electric boilers and heaters are also hot. But definitively there is no life. Only Jesus is the light of life. There is heat in the light that Jesus gives. Luke 24:32 Like the two disciples on their way down to Emmaus and the disciples whose faces were brightened on the Mount of Transfiguration in Matthew 17, the light of the Lord's life makes our faces shine like the sun.
It is said that the world's most delicious fruit comes from California, where it gets a lot of sunlight because it's sunny. Likewise, we too will wither and become ill without Jesus. character! There is an important point to note. Jesus is the light, and because we abide in the light of Jesus, does it end when we have life? It never is. It is the coexistence of light and darkness. When the light shines, the darkness disappears, but a shadow is created. There are no shadows in the dark. But when there is light, there is a shadow. So Goethe said, “The stronger the light, the longer the shadow. If we live our faith in moderation, there are not many people who persecute us. However, if you live hard, the devil works in this way and that way. At this point, you must win. Darkness can never overcome light. The devil is darkness, the one who takes over the forces of darkness, and Jesus is the light.
Dear members of Shepherd Church,
Our spiritual battle has already been won and fought. As in Matthew 16:13, “I will build the church on this rock, and the powers of Hades will not overcome them.” This is the image of the saints who possess the light of Jesus. The members of the Early Church were able to afford it even though they were being dragged to the prison. They were taken away while singing, and they were martyred by praying. In it was the light of the life of Jesus. I hope that all of you will be the protagonists of this “light of life”. Hallelujah Amen!!!