John 1:9 --- This was the true Light that, coming into the world, enlightens every person.
We continued the journey here in John chapter one today. The opening just continues to unfold this powerful beauty of who Jesus is. So far beyond and above all He's done for us, He is just… well I don't even have the words to describe it. Honestly I'm just in awe of Him more and more every single verse we travel through.
In verse nine, "the true Light" really jumped off the page today. Not just the Light, but the TRUE Light.
The word true in the Greek is alēthinos and means: true, truthful.
Thayer's Greek Lexicon goes on to further define it as: "that which has not only the name and resemblance, but the real nature corresponding to the name, in every respect corresponding to the idea signified by the name, real, true genuine" and "opposed to what is imperfect, defective, frail, uncertain; used without adjunct of Jesus as the true Messiah"
Here we find Jesus is the Light that is True, Truthful, that doesn't just resemble light, but is the real nature of it, He is the Light. The amazing thing is it doesn't just stop there, it's a Light that is opposed to what is imperfect, defective, frail, uncertain! It goes forth into the darkness! It enlightens! There is action to this Light!
You know, I've honestly struggled a bit since the journey began in the Gospel of John. In going through First, Second, Third John, it was quite a logical and intellectual journey through those books. There was a lot of emphasis on relationships, abiding in Him, agape love, and words/actions lining up, but it always came out in, what felt like, an intellectual way. Since moving into John, we've walked through it verse by verse but instead of it coming out in a logical/intellectual way, I've found it more relational and emotional. I didn't really know what to do with it at first until I just kept praying and seeking Him. Finally, it clicked; this is exactly what I'm meant to find during my journey here right now!
I share that only to highlight the fact that I came into the book of John after doing this 7 days a week, for 6+ months now and I had a distinct way I've connected with the Lord in this daily walk. So, all of the sudden, it was different, and I started to question myself. What was I doing wrong? How come I couldn't explain things how I used to? What was wrong with me? What was I missing? It was in taking those questions to the Lord that a light was shined on my perspective.
I'd shifted myself onto the centerstage, instead of seeking Him where things were at, I started seeking what I'd done, where I'd gone off, etc… In realizing this I had to choose to refocus on Him and put Jesus back in the center of it. It's been a daily choice and my time and recaps have been quite different. So, they may be different but I'm learning to trust Him through the journey and not myself or my feelings. This is where I'm at and this is how it is right now and I'm okay with that because He's here and He's the main focus!
Well, that's really all I've got to say today. I pray you have a growing desire in your heart to get to know Him more and more. To be the Berean and get into the Bible and see for yourself what He has to say!
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