1 I AM THE LIGHT OF THE WORLD JOHN 8:12-20 Light. We take it ...

faced with What area of life is dark and mysterious Bring it to the Light and
have the courage to ask yourself some questions in the Light. What is my life’s
purpose Is it to know and do the will of Jesus Which of the alternatives before
me fits in best with God’s purpose for me Does God’s Word give me guidance
in this matter Sometimes the Bible gives specific direction. At other times, you
might need to discern a biblical principle and how it applies to your situation.
What do I sense the Holy Spirit indicating to me Can I do this and honor God
Has God orchestrated certain circumstances that were beyond my control or
have I manipulated the situation and claimed God was responsible Would He
bless and approve how I carry out every aspect of this decision
A certain harbor in Italy can only be reached by sailing up a narrow channel
between dangerous rocks and shoals. Over the years, many ships have been
wrecked and navigation is hazardous to say the least. So, to guide the ships
safely into port, three lights have been mounted on three huge poles in the
harbor. When those three lights are perfectly lined up and seen as one light, the
ship’s captain can safely proceed up the narrow channel. But if he sees two or
three lights, he knows he’s off course and in danger. God has provided at least
three lights to guide us when we’re faced with tough decisions. The Word of God
– the Bible – is one light. The Holy Spirit’s ability to communicate with and
confirm God’s will to your inner spirit is a second light. And then circumstances
and events that God in His gracious providence arranges is a third light. Be
careful if those three lights don’t line up. If they don’t line up, danger is ahead.
But when those three lights do line up – the Bible, the Holy Spirit and
circumstances – you can be quite sure it’s safe to proceed. God is giving you His
direction. Move ahead.
Jesus said, “I am the Light of the World. Whoever follows me will never walk in
darkness, but will have the light of life.” If Jesus is the Light, He is Lord. If Jesus
is the Light – your Light -, He will lead.
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