Walk in the Light

John 12:23-36

Jody Robertson

March 29, 2126

In our text today, verse 23, Jesus said that a very special time had come. It was what Galatians 4:4,5 called a “fullness of time.” It was the time that God sent his Son to redeem a helpless people, namely, us. Jesus went on to say (verses 24,26) he was about to be “glorified.” But His glorification was to happen on a cross, a crucifixion. That’s a very different way of being glorified than what is usually considered to be glorifying someone. Then He calls us to lay down our lives for Him. He makes it clear that that is the only way that we can have a worthwhile life. John 3:13-18 makes the way of salvation very clear. It is the way of the cross, a way that draws people to Him. (John 12:23)

People often have an expectation of a life in Christ that Jesus never promised. They want the Lord to provide them with a carefree life. Instead, Jesus calls us to walk in the light of His presence and His Word, the Scriptures. Psalm 119:105 tells us that His Word is a light to our lives as we follow it.  

by Elton Nelson