I told Marion about two years ago after making an an observation "I've been holding your hand for a long time." My wife has very low vision at night. On our first date she relayed this to me. Most guys on the first date don't even get to hold the girl's hand and I wouldn't have even tried. See she needed my eyes. Video game players have walkthroughs for guides. The New Warriors had Veritas in the Time and Time again saga. In the Forgotten Realms universe they had what was referred to as a Wayfinder's Stone that you put on your shoe to shed light on your journey and lead you the right way. As Christians we have the true guide Jesus Christ. By now you might be wondering where I'm going with all of this. Buckle your seat belt because Pastor Greg once said "If you want to be part of a life group very heavy in scripture Zac's is the one to be part of."
In John 8:12 it says this. Jesus spoke to the people once more and said, "I am the light of the world. If you follow me, you won't have to walk in darkness, because you will have the light that leads to life." Jesus called himself the Light of the World and there's another part of that we need to observe. John 1:1-5. "In the beginning the Word already existed. The Word was with God, and the Word was God. He existed in the beginning with God. God created everything through him, and nothing was created except through him. The Word gave life to everything that was created, and his life brought light to everyone. The light shines in the darkness and the darkness can never extinguish it." Previously in John 8:12 Jesus called himself the Light that keeps you from walking in darkness why because in John chapter 1 he is shown to be the Word and the Light that shines in the darkness which can't be extinguished. In regards to Jesus birth Isaiah makes this prediction in chapter 9:2. "The people who walk in darkness will see a great light. For those who live in a land of deep darkness a light will shine." In Luke 2:29-32 Simeon prophesied this about Jesus. "Sovereign Lord, now let your servant die in peace, as you have promised. I have seen your salvation, which you have prepared for all people. He is a light to reveal God to the nations, and he is the glory of your people Israel!"
So I want you to look at another aspect of our guide here. Let this thought fill your head see Jesus just told us who he is and what he can do and mentally picture him taking your hand in his for a journey. See look what The psalmist said about the Word years before. "Your word is a lamp to guide my feet and a light for my path." Like I told Marion I have been holding her hand for a long time. I've been her guide. Depending on how long you have been a Christian kinda determines how long Christ has been holding your hand but if you pay attention to John chapter 1 his light has been there since creation calling out to people.
It was stated very well in the song by 4Him what humanity's problem is.
"One thing's for certain this crazy world is searching for a guiding light we can't deny that humanity is crying out for Jesus Christ."
So here's your go home line
As a Christian we know and are led by Jesus the true guide the Light of the World the question is are we pointing others to him. We are his hands and feet reaching out to those around us.
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