June 10, 2015 – Smriti "Simmi" D. Isaac

“Everything was created through him; nothing—not one thing!— came into being without him. What came into existence was Life, and the Life was Light to live by. The Life-Light blazed out of the darkness; the darkness couldn’t put it out.”

John 1:5 MSG – A verse of the day from the Bible presented in Eugene Peterson’s contemporary version called The Message. Accompanied by a personal reflection below.

I’m thinking this is exactly what happens to a believer too — when the Light of Life shines within you, it shines within you. It may shine bright at times, and brighter at other times; it may shine dimly at times, but it never goes out. The darkness can never put it out. Isn’t that a most astounding thought? This is John, Jesus’ friend, companion, disciple, and author of the gospel of John describing the power of the Almighty personified in Jesus as God incarnate, as the Light of Life. Do you, gentle reader, have the Light shining within you?