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Coming to the Light
The contrast between light and darkness is a prominent theme in John’s writings. In John 3:1–21, Jesus teaches Nicodemus why people must be born again through the good news of the gospel of Jesus Christ. Here, John introduces the darkness/light juxtaposition: “God’s light came into the world, but people loved the darkness more than the light, for their actions were evil. All who do evil hate the light and refuse to go near it for fear their sins will be exposed. But those who do what is right come to the light so others can see that they are doing what God wants” (John 3:19–21, NLT).
John submits that people who do “what is right” (NLT), “what is true” (ESV), or who live “by the truth” (NIV) demonstrate that they have “come to the light.” This concept is closely tied to the idea of “walking in the light,” which involves being open to God’s revelation in Jesus Christ and living according to His truth: “For once you were full of darkness, but now you have light from the Lord. So live as people of light! For this light within you produces only what is good and right and true” (Ephesians 5:8–9, NLT; see also John 8:12; 1 John 1:7; 2:9–11).
Those who are born of God’s Spirit come out of darkness into the light of Jesus Christ (see 2 Corinthians 4:6). Jesus said, “I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will never walk in darkness, but will have the light of life” (John 8:12; see also 9:5). When we are born again through salvation in Jesus Christ, the torch passes to us, and we, too, become the light of the world (see Matthew 5:14–16), “shining like bright lights in a world full of crooked and perverse people” (Philippians 2:15, NLT). Our light points the way to the One true light, who is Christ.
It’s essential to recognize that this act of coming into the light by doing what is right is not something we achieve through our own goodness but rather demonstrates a righteousness that has been wrought by God Himself (see Ephesians 2:8–9). Salvation is God’s work, a rebirth that He performs within us through the Holy Spirit (John 1:12–13; 3:5–8; Romans 8:14–16; Titus 3:5). Yet, it becomes evident outwardly through the display of holy living (2 Timothy 1:9; Titus 2:11–14).
Coming to the light also implies a willingness to have our actions exposed and examined; in contrast, those who prefer darkness hide their evil deeds (see Isaiah 29:15; John 12:46; Romans 13:12; Ephesians 5:11–14; 1 John 1:5–7). As we come to the light, we pray, “Search me, O God, and know my heart; test me and know my anxious thoughts. Point out anything in me that offends you, and lead me along the path of everlasting life” (Psalm 139:23–24, NLT; see also Psalm 19:14). Solomon affirms, “The way of the righteous is like the first gleam of dawn, which shines ever brighter until the full light of day. But the way of the wicked is like total darkness. They have no idea what they are stumbling over” (Proverbs 4:18–19, NLT).
Coming to the light does not suggest human superiority, merit, or works-based religion, but it does emphasize human responsibility (see James 4:17; Galatians 6:9–10; Micah 6:8), even while acknowledging God’s role in good works (see Philippians 2:13; Ephesians 2:10). God created us in Jesus Christ to do good works, but we have the responsibility to submit to the Holy Spirit’s guidance, obey the Lord’s commands, and persevere in doing good.
“Coming to the light” can also be understood as the believer’s response to Jesus Christ and His offer of salvation (see Isaiah 55:1–3; Matthew 11:28–30; John 6:35–37; 7:37–38). Jesus embodies truth and light (John 1:4–5, 14; 14:6). By coming and surrendering our lives to Him, we move out of darkness and into “his wonderful light” (1 Peter 2:9; see also Acts 26:18). Through faith in Jesus, God rescues us “from the dominion of darkness” and transfers us into His kingdom of light (Colossians 1:13). This transformation involves abiding in Christ, embracing God’s truth, and living accordingly to His will and ways (see John 15:5–8; Romans 12:2; Ephesians 4:22–24; Colossians 3:9–10; 1 Peter 1:14–16).
The Light of Men
Several elements are required to sustain life. Among the top are food, water, air, and light. In Scripture, Jesus is the source of each of these. He is the “bread of life” (John 6:48), the supplier of “living water” (John 4:10), and the One who fills every creature with the “breath of life” (Genesis 2:7; John 3:8; 20:22). John’s Gospel says, “In him was life, and the life was the light of men” (John 1:4, ESV).
Jesus Christ came into the world to bring life. He is equal to God the Father, who “has life in himself, and he has granted that same life-giving power to his Son” (John 5:26, NLT). The Greek term translated as “life” in John 1:4 is zōē. It means “life source; the inherent capacity for producing (and maintaining) living beings.” This “zoe-life” is an overarching theme in John’s Gospel. As the Creator (John 1:3) and Sustainer of all life (John 5:21; 6:40, 57; 14:6), Jesus offers physical, spiritual, and eternal life to humanity. The life source that is in Him, John reveals, has become “the light of men” (John 1: 4, ESV), “the light of all mankind” (NIV), or “light to everyone” (NLT).
In Him was life, and the life was the light of men means that the life and light of salvation now extend beyond the chosen people of Israel to the whole world. John calls Jesus the “true light that gives light to everyone” (John 1:9), echoing Isaiah’s prophecy that the coming Messiah would “do more than restore the people of Israel” and become “a light to the Gentiles” and bring “salvation to the ends of the earth” (Isaiah 49:6, NLT).
Jesus left no doubt regarding this aspect of His identity. He said, “I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will never walk in darkness, but will have the light of life” (John 8:12). While restoring sight to a blind man, Jesus stated, “While I am in the world, I am the light of the world” (John 9:5). And again, Jesus emphasized that He had come to save the whole world: “I have come into the world as a light, so that no one who believes in me should stay in darkness” (John 12:46).
In the Bible, darkness is often a symbol of sin and its effects (John 3:19–20; Matthew 6:23; 2 Corinthians 4:4; Ephesians 4:18). Jesus is the light that pierces all the darkness of this world with the brilliance of His truth (John 1:5). In Him “there is no darkness at all” (1 John 1:5). Those who put their faith in Jesus Christ “believe in the light” and become “children of light” (John 12:35–36).
As the light of men, Jesus calls believers “out of the darkness into his wonderful light” (1 Peter 2:9, NLT), just as Isaiah foretold: “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” (Isaiah 9:2, NLT). Shortly after His blinding-light conversion experience, the apostle Paul testified that, according to the prophets, Israel’s Messiah would bring the message of salvation—“the message of light”—both to Jews and Gentiles (Acts 26:23; cf. Isaiah 42:6–7; 51:4; 53:11). Later Paul wrote, “For God, who said, ‘Let there be light in the darkness,’ has made this light shine in our hearts so we could know the glory of God that is seen in the face of Jesus Christ’” (2 Corinthians 4:6, NLT).
The message of salvation is that Jesus Christ—the “one who is life itself”—is the source of eternal life for all people (1 John 1:2, NLT). Salvation and everlasting life are found only in Him (1 John 5:11). Jesus said, “I am the resurrection and the life. The one who believes in me will live, even though they die” (John 11:25).
As Christians, our life is Jesus (Colossians 3:4). Everything we need comes from Him, in whom “we live and move and have our being” (Acts 17:28). The life that is the light of men continues to shine in this dark world through believers who “live as children of light” (Ephesians 5:8–14; see also 1 John 1:7; 2:8–10; 1 Thessalonians 5:5–6). Jesus taught His followers, “You are the light of the world. A town built on a hill cannot be hidden. Neither do people light a lamp and put it under a bowl. Instead they put it on its stand, and it gives light to everyone in the house. In the same way, let your light shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven” (Matthew 5:14–16).
Let your light shine before others
In Matthew 5:16, Jesus says, “Let your light shine before others, so that they may see your good works and give glory to your Father who is in heaven.” Of course, it is not technically our light that should shine before others. It is the light of Christ, entrusted to believers as light-bearers (cf. John 1:8). In other words, we do not produce the light within us. God does. And through our good works, people may glorify the One who gives that light.
One of the ways to let our light shine before others is to show compassion to others. Jesus expressed deep compassion for all people, regardless of their ethnic background, social status, gender, or personal beliefs (Matthew 9:36; 15:32; Mark 6:34). As Christians, we should follow His example by showing compassion and kindness to everyone.
Another way to let our light shine before others is to practice humility (Philippians 2:1–11). Christians are called to be humble in all things, knowing that it is only through the grace of God that we “live and move and have our being” (Acts 17:28). Humility also means the willingness to confess our sins before God and others (Luke 15:21; James 5:16). In doing so, we demonstrate our receptivity to correction and guidance (Proverbs 15:32).
Generosity is another means of letting our light shine before others. Christians are called to be generous with their money, time, resources, and love (Romans 12:13; Hebrews 13:16). After all, everything that we have belongs to God (Deuteronomy 10:14). So, we should share our God-given blessings with those in need and give without expecting anything in return (Luke 6:30).
Forgiveness, too, is a means of letting our light shine before others. Jesus taught that we should forgive others as we have been forgiven (Matthew 18:15–20; cf. Ephesians 4:32). Thus, we should seek reconciliation with those who have wronged us—and with those whom we have wronged—to promote peace and unity (cf. Ephesians 2:14).
There are many ways to let our light shine before others. We can volunteer at a soup kitchen or homeless shelter, donate money to a charity, or be kind and compassionate to someone in need. We can also lend an ear to a friend who is going through a tough time and offer words of encouragement, or we can simply smile and say, “Hello,” to a stranger on the street (cf. Hebrews 13:2).
Perhaps the best way to let our light shine before others is to share the gospel, the “good news,” with others. The good news is that God redeems sinners through the death and resurrection of His Son, Jesus Christ (John 3:16; Romans 5:8). If we believe in the person and work of Christ (who He is and what He did), then we are saved from eternal condemnation. We should not keep this message to ourselves; good news is meant to be shared, and we should make it visible for everyone to see (Matthew 28:19).
The ultimate purpose of letting our light shine before others is not to draw attention to ourselves or to promote our own interests; rather, it is about living in such a way that others will glorify our Father in heaven. Of course, this is not an easy task. It can be difficult to maintain a spirit of compassion, humility, generosity, and forgiveness in a world that is often characterized by hatred, anger, and division. We may even be met with resistance and opposition (Matthew 10:16; John 15:18). But we are not alone. We have the Holy Spirit within us, and He empowers and guides us to reflect the glory of God.
Kom na die Lig
Die kontras tussen lig en duisternis is ‘n prominente tema in Johannes se geskrifte. In Johannes 3:1–21 leer Jesus vir Nikodemus waarom mense wedergebore moet word deur die goeie nuus van die evangelie van Jesus Christus. Hier stel Johannes die duisternis/lig-jukstaposisie bekend: “God se lig het in die wêreld gekom, maar die mense het die duisternis liewer gehad as die lig, want hulle dade was boos. Almal wat kwaad doen, haat die lig en weier om naby dit te kom uit vrees dat hulle sondes aan die lig gebring sal word. Maar die wat doen wat reg is, kom na die lig sodat ander kan sien dat hulle doen wat God wil hê” (Johannes 3:19–21, NLT).
Johannes voer aan dat mense wat doen “wat reg is” (NLT), “wat waar is” (ESV), of wat “volgens die waarheid” (NIV) leef, demonstreer dat hulle “na die lig gekom het”. Hierdie konsep is nou gekoppel aan die idee van “wandel in die lig”, wat behels om oop te wees vir God se openbaring in Jesus Christus en volgens Sy waarheid te leef: “Want vroeër was julle vol duisternis, maar nou het julle die lig van die Here. Leef dan soos mense van die lig! Want hierdie lig in julle bring slegs die goeie en reg en waaragtige voort” (Efesiërs 5:8–9, NLT; sien ook Johannes 8:12; 1 Johannes 1:7; 2:9–11).
Diegene wat uit God se Gees gebore is, kom uit die duisternis na die lig van Jesus Christus (sien 2 Korintiërs 4:6). Jesus het gesê: “Ek is die lig van die wêreld. Wie My volg, sal nooit in die duisternis wandel nie, maar sal die lig van die lewe hê” (Johannes 8:12; sien ook 9:5). Wanneer ons wedergebore word deur verlossing in Jesus Christus, gaan die fakkel na ons toe, en ons word ook die lig van die wêreld (sien Matteus 5:14–16), “wat skyn soos helder ligte in ‘n wêreld vol krom en perverse mense” (Filippense 2:15, NLT). Ons lig wys die weg na die Een ware lig, wat Christus is.
Dit is noodsaaklik om te erken dat hierdie daad van in die lig kom deur te doen wat reg is, nie iets is wat ons deur ons eie goedheid bereik nie, maar eerder ‘n geregtigheid demonstreer wat deur God self bewerkstellig is (sien Efesiërs 2:8–9). Verlossing is God se werk, ‘n wedergeboorte wat Hy in ons volbring deur die Heilige Gees (Johannes 1:12–13; 3:5–8; Romeine 8:14–16; Titus 3:5). Tog word dit uiterlik duidelik deur die vertoon van heilige lewe (2 Timoteus 1:9; Titus 2:11–14).
Om na die lig te kom, impliseer ook ‘n bereidwilligheid om ons dade blootgelê en ondersoek te laat word; In teenstelling hiermee, verberg diegene wat duisternis verkies hul bose dade (sien Jesaja 29:15; Johannes 12:46; Romeine 13:12; Efesiërs 5:11–14; 1 Johannes 1:5–7). Wanneer ons na die lig kom, bid ons: “Deurgrond my, o God, en ken my hart; toets my en ken my onrusbare gedagtes. Wys enigiets in my aan wat U aanstoot gee, en lei my op die pad van die ewige lewe” (Psalm 139:23–24, NLT; sien ook Psalm 19:14). Salomo bevestig: “Die weg van die regverdiges is soos die eerste lig van die dagbreek, wat al helderder skyn tot die volle lig van die dag. Maar die weg van die goddelose is soos algehele duisternis; hulle het geen idee waaroor hulle struikel nie” (Spreuke 4:18–19, NLT).
Om na die lig te kom, dui nie op menslike meerderwaardigheid, verdienste of werke-gebaseerde godsdiens nie, maar dit beklemtoon wel menslike verantwoordelikheid (sien Jakobus 4:17; Galasiërs 6:9–10; Miga 6:8), selfs terwyl God se rol in goeie werke erken word (sien Filippense 2:13; Efesiërs 2:10). God het ons in Jesus Christus geskep om goeie werke te doen, maar ons het die verantwoordelikheid om ons aan die Heilige Gees se leiding te onderwerp, die Here se bevele te gehoorsaam en vol te hou met goeie dade.
“Om na die lig te kom” kan ook verstaan word as die gelowige se reaksie op Jesus Christus en Sy aanbod van verlossing (sien Jesaja 55:1–3; Matteus 11:28–30; Johannes 6:35–37; 7:37–38). Jesus beliggaam waarheid en lig (Johannes 1:4–5, 14; 14:6). Deur te kom en ons lewens aan Hom oor te gee, beweeg ons uit die duisternis en in “sy wonderbare lig” (1 Petrus 2:9; sien ook Handelinge 26:18). Deur geloof in Jesus red God ons “uit die heerskappy van die duisternis” en plaas ons oor na Sy koninkryk van lig (Kolossense 1:13). Hierdie transformasie behels om in Christus te bly, God se waarheid te omhels en volgens Sy wil en weë te leef (sien Johannes 15:5–8; Romeine 12:2; Efesiërs 4:22–24; Kolossense 3:9–10; 1 Petrus 1:14–16).
Die Lig van Mense
Verskeie elemente is nodig om lewe te onderhou. Onder die belangrikste is voedsel, water, lug en lig. In die Skrif is Jesus die bron van elk van hierdie. Hy is die “brood van die lewe” (Johannes 6:48), die verskaffer van “lewende water” (Johannes 4:10), en die Een wat elke skepsel vul met die “asem van die lewe” (Genesis 2:7; Johannes 3:8; 20:22). Johannes se Evangelie sê: “In Hom was lewe, en die lewe was die lig van die mense” (Johannes 1:4).
Jesus Christus het in die wêreld gekom om lewe te bring. Hy is gelyk aan God die Vader, wat “lewe in Homself het, en Hy het dieselfde lewegewende krag aan sy Seun gegee” (Johannes 5:26). Die Griekse term wat as “lewe” in Johannes 1:4 vertaal word, is zōē. Dit beteken “lewensbron; die inherente kapasiteit om lewende wesens te produseer (en te onderhou).” Hierdie “zoe-lewe” is ‘n oorkoepelende tema in Johannes se Evangelie. As die Skepper (Johannes 1:3) en Onderhouer van alle lewe (Johannes 5:21; 6:40, 57; 14:6), bied Jesus fisiese, geestelike en ewige lewe aan die mensdom. Die lewensbron wat in Hom is, openbaar Johannes, het “die lig van die mense” geword (Johannes 1:4), “die lig van die hele mensdom” (NIV), of “lig vir almal” (NLT).
In Hom was lewe, en die lewe was die lig van die mense, wat beteken dat die lewe en lig van verlossing nou verder as die uitverkore volk van Israel na die hele wêreld strek. Johannes noem Jesus die “ware lig wat lig gee aan almal” (Johannes 1:9), wat Jesaja se profesie weerspieël dat die komende Messias “meer sou doen as om die volk van Israel te herstel” en “‘n lig vir die heidene” sou word en “verlossing tot aan die eindes van die aarde” sou bring (Jesaja 49:6).
Jesus het geen twyfel gelaat oor hierdie aspek van Sy identiteit nie. Hy het gesê: “Ek is die lig van die wêreld. Wie My volg, sal nooit in die duisternis wandel nie, maar sal die lig van die lewe hê” (Johannes 8:12). Terwyl Hy die sig van ‘n blinde man herstel het, het Jesus gesê: “Solank Ek in die wêreld is, is Ek die lig van die wêreld” (Johannes 9:5). En weer het Jesus beklemtoon dat Hy gekom het om die hele wêreld te red: “Ek het as ‘n lig in die wêreld gekom, sodat elkeen wat in My glo, nie in die duisternis sou bly nie” (Johannes 12:46).
In die Bybel is duisternis dikwels ‘n simbool van sonde en die gevolge daarvan (Johannes 3:19–20; Matteus 6:23; 2 Korintiërs 4:4; Efesiërs 4:18). Jesus is die lig wat al die duisternis van hierdie wêreld deurdring met die glans van Sy waarheid (Johannes 1:5). In Hom “is daar glad geen duisternis nie” (1 Johannes 1:5). Diegene wat hulle geloof in Jesus Christus stel, “glo in die lig” en word “kinders van die lig” (Johannes 12:35–36).
As die lig van die mense, roep Jesus gelowiges “uit die duisternis na sy wonderbare lig” (1 Petrus 2:9), net soos Jesaja voorspel het: “Die volk wat in duisternis wandel, sal ‘n groot lig sien. Vir die wat in ‘n land van diep duisternis woon, sal ‘n lig skyn” (Jesaja 9:2). Kort na sy verblindende-lig bekeringservaring het die apostel Paulus getuig dat, volgens die profete, Israel se Messias die boodskap van verlossing – “die boodskap van lig” – aan beide Jode en nie-Jode sou bring (Handelinge 26:23; vgl. Jesaja 42:6–7; 51:4; 53:11). Later het Paulus geskryf: “Want God wat gesê het: ‘Laat daar lig wees in die duisternis,’ het hierdie lig in ons harte laat skyn, sodat ons die heerlikheid van God kan ken wat in die aangesig van Jesus Christus sigbaar is” (2 Korintiërs 4:6).
Die boodskap van verlossing is dat Jesus Christus – die “een wat die lewe self is” – die bron van die ewige lewe vir alle mense is (1 Johannes 1:2). Verlossing en die ewige lewe word slegs in Hom gevind (1 Johannes 5:11). Jesus het gesê: “Ek is die opstanding en die lewe. Wie in My glo, sal lewe, al sterwe hy ook” (Johannes 11:25).
As Christene is ons lewe Jesus (Kolossense 3:4). Alles wat ons nodig het, kom van Hom, in wie ons “leef en beweeg en bestaan” (Handelinge 17:28). Die lewe wat die lig van die mense is, bly skyn in hierdie donker wêreld deur gelowiges wat “lewe soos kinders van die lig” (Efesiërs 5:8–14; sien ook 1 Johannes 1:7; 2:8–10; 1 Tessalonisense 5:5–6). Jesus het Sy volgelinge geleer: “Julle is die lig van die wêreld. ’n Stad wat op ’n berg gebou is, kan nie weggesteek word nie. ’n Mens steek ook nie ’n lamp op en sit dit onder ’n emmer nie, maar sit dit op sy staander, en dit gee lig vir almal in die huis. Laat net so julle lig voor die mense skyn, sodat hulle julle goeie werke kan sien en julle Vader wat in die hemele is, kan verheerlik” (Matteus 5:14–16).
Laat julle lig voor ander skyn
In Matteus 5:16 sê Jesus: “Laat julle lig voor die mense skyn, sodat hulle julle goeie werke kan sien en julle Vader wat in die hemele is, kan verheerlik.” Natuurlik is dit tegnies nie ons lig wat voor ander moet skyn nie. Dit is die lig van Christus, wat aan gelowiges as ligdraers toevertrou is (vgl. Johannes 1:8). Met ander woorde, ons produseer nie die lig binne-in ons nie. God doen dit. En deur ons goeie werke kan mense die Een verheerlik wat daardie lig gee.
Een van die maniere om ons lig voor ander te laat skyn, is om medelye aan ander te toon. Jesus het diep medelye vir alle mense uitgespreek, ongeag hul etniese agtergrond, sosiale status, geslag of persoonlike oortuigings (Matteus 9:36; 15:32; Markus 6:34). As Christene moet ons Sy voorbeeld volg deur medelye en vriendelikheid aan almal te toon.
Nog ‘n manier om ons lig voor ander te laat skyn, is om nederigheid te beoefen (Filippense 2:1–11). Christene word geroep om nederig te wees in alles, wetende dat dit slegs deur die genade van God is dat ons “lewe en beweeg en bestaan” (Handelinge 17:28). Nederigheid beteken ook die bereidwilligheid om ons sondes voor God en ander te bely (Lukas 15:21; Jakobus 5:16). Deur dit te doen, demonstreer ons ons ontvanklikheid vir teregwysing en leiding (Spreuke 15:32).
Vrygewigheid is nog ‘n manier om ons lig voor ander te laat skyn. Christene word geroep om vrygewig te wees met hul geld, tyd, hulpbronne en liefde (Romeine 12:13; Hebreërs 13:16). Alles wat ons het, behoort immers aan God (Deuteronomium 10:14). Ons moet dus ons Godgegewe seëninge deel met diegene in nood en gee sonder om iets terug te verwag (Lukas 6:30).
Vergifnis is ook ‘n manier om ons lig voor ander te laat skyn. Jesus het geleer dat ons ander moet vergewe soos ons vergewe is (Matteus 18:15–20; vgl. Efesiërs 4:32). Dus moet ons versoening soek met diegene wat ons te na gekom het – en met diegene wat ons te na gekom het – om vrede en eenheid te bevorder (vgl. Efesiërs 2:14).
Daar is baie maniere om ons lig voor ander te laat skyn. Ons kan vrywilligerswerk doen by ‘n sopkombuis of haweloseskuiling, geld aan ‘n liefdadigheidsorganisasie skenk, of vriendelik en medelydend wees teenoor iemand in nood. Ons kan ook ‘n luister leen na ‘n vriend wat deur ‘n moeilike tyd gaan en woorde van bemoediging aanbied, of ons kan eenvoudig glimlag en “Hallo” sê vir ‘n vreemdeling op straat (vgl. Hebreërs 13:2).
Miskien is die beste manier om ons lig voor ander te laat skyn, om die evangelie, die “goeie nuus”, met ander te deel. Die goeie nuus is dat God sondaars verlos deur die dood en opstanding van Sy Seun, Jesus Christus (Johannes 3:16; Romeine 5:8). As ons in die persoon en werk van Christus glo (wie Hy is en wat Hy gedoen het), dan word ons gered van ewige verdoemenis. Ons moet hierdie boodskap nie vir onsself hou nie; goeie nuus is bedoel om gedeel te word, en ons moet dit sigbaar maak vir almal om te sien (Matteus 28:19).
Die uiteindelike doel om ons lig voor ander te laat skyn, is nie om aandag op onsself te vestig of ons eie belange te bevorder nie; dit gaan eerder daaroor om so te leef dat ander ons Vader in die hemel sal verheerlik. Natuurlik is dit nie ‘n maklike taak nie. Dit kan moeilik wees om ‘n gees van medelye, nederigheid, vrygewigheid en vergifnis te handhaaf in ‘n wêreld wat dikwels gekenmerk word deur haat, woede en verdeeldheid. Ons kan selfs met weerstand en teenkanting te kampe kry (Matteus 10:16; Johannes 15:18). Maar ons is nie alleen nie. Ons het die Heilige Gees binne ons, en Hy bemagtig en lei ons om die heerlikheid van God te weerspieël.
Bible Verse and Prayer for Today;
The lions may grow weak and hungry, but those who seek the Lord lack no good thing.
—Psalm 34:10
While even the most fierce hunters of the animal world cannot ensure their security and nourishment, those of us whose hunger is for God will find ourselves nourished, blessed, and sustained, both now and forevermore.
Prayer
Thank you, Father, for the promise that you will never leave me or forsake me, even though friends and partners may betray and leave me behind. I confess that it is sometimes hard to fully comprehend, much less believe, that you are always faithful. Confusing and hurtful times come, and I waver in my confidence in your grace. Please forgive me and renew my hope. I do believe, dear Father, that you love me like no one else can or will. I do believe, Almighty God, that you care about my wounds and worries. I recommit my heart this day to trust in your daily care, provision, and grace for me because of what you have shown me in Jesus, in whose name I pray. Amen and Amen
Bybel Vers en Gebed vir Vandag
Die leeus mag swak en honger word, maar diegene wat die Here soek, het niks goeds te kort nie.
—Psalm 34:10
Terwyl selfs die felste jagters van die dierewêreld nie hul veiligheid en voeding kan verseker nie, sal diegene van ons wie se honger na God is, onsself gevoed, geseën en onderhou vind, beide nou en vir ewig.
Gebed
Dankie, Vader, vir die belofte dat U my nooit sal verlaat of in die steek sal laat nie, al mag vriende en vennote my verraai en agterlaat. Ek bely dat dit soms moeilik is om ten volle te begryp, wat nog te sê te glo, dat U altyd getrou is. Verwarrende en pynlike tye kom, en ek wankel in my vertroue in u genade. Vergewe my asseblief en vernuwe my hoop. Ek glo, liewe Vader, dat U my liefhet soos niemand anders kan of sal nie. Ek glo, Almagtige God, dat U omgee vir my wonde en bekommernisse. Ek verbind my hart vandag weer daartoe om te vertrou op u daaglikse sorg, voorsiening en genade vir my as gevolg van wat U my in Jesus getoon het, in wie se Naam ek bid. Amen en Amen
NOTE : There will be No Teaching and Devotion today for I would Like to high Light the opening Teaching and Warning . PLEASE read it Again !
LET WEL: Daar sal vandag geen Onderrig en Toewyding wees nie, want ek wil graag die openingsonderrig en waarskuwing beklemtoon. Lees dit asseblief weer!
The Collectors of Manna – Women of the Word // Gaarders van Manna – Vroue van die woord
Dilize Light has Managed a TruLight Ladies Group on Telegram for the Past 6 Years and from Today . she will be Sharing her Manna with the Ladies in The TruLight Daily Manna Platform . Dilize is the only Daughter of Pastor Dirk and has been part of the Ministry since the age of 11 . Dilize is also the Radio Host for the Popular TruLight Top 10 that airs on TruLight Radio XM saturdays at 17h00′
Dilize Light bestuur die afgelope 6 jaar ‘n TruLight Damesgroep op Telegram en van vandag af sal sy haar Manna met die Dames deel op die TruLight Daaglikse Manna-platform. Dilize is die enigste dogter van Pastoor Dirk en is deel van die bediening sedert die ouderdom van 11. Dilize is ook die radio-aanbieder vir die gewilde TruLight Top 10 wat Saterdae om 17:00 op TruLight Radio XM uitgesaai word.
Om Bokant Waarskynlikhede Te Lewe:
Baie van ons neem elke dag besluite wat waagstukke is. As daar ń 20% kans vir reën is, sal ons dit waarskynklik igroneer. Maar as daar ń 90% kans is, sal ons ń sambreel saamneem. Hoe groter die moontlikheid is dat iets sal gebeur, des te meer word ons optrede daardeur beïnvloed, want ons wil graag die regte keuse uitoefen en suksesvol wees.
In Handelinge 12:1-6 lees ons dat Petrus in ń situasie verkeer het waar die kanse dat hy sou oorleef, baie skraal was. Hy was in die tronk met twee kettings geboei, en voor die deur het wagte die tronk bewaak ( vs 6 ). Herodus het kort tevore vir Jakobus, een van Jesus se getrouste volgelinge, laat onthoof, en die kanse was dat dit ook met Petrus sou gebeur ( Hand 12:1-3 ). Ń Dobbelaar sou waarskynlik nie geld gewaag het op die moontlikheid dat Petrus lewendig uit die tronk sou kom nie. En tog het God se plan vir Petrus ń bonatuurlike bevryding ingesluit, iets so ongelooflik dat selfs hulle wat besig was om vir hom te bid, dit nie kon glo nie ( Hand 12:13-16 ).
God is groter as enige situasie, want Hy is almagtig en alomteenwoordig. Niks is vir Hom onmoontlik nie. Die Een wat ons liefhet en sy lewe vir ons gegee het, is in beheer van ons lewens. Onder gewone omstandighede en in onmoontlike situasies, kan Hy sy mag openbaar. Of alles vir ons voorspoedig gaan, of alles negatief is en ons hartseer beleef, Hy is by ons.
Here, ons is so dankbaar dat niks vir U te moeilik is nie. U kan onmoontlike dinge doen ! Help ons om te vertrou dat U altyd by ons is en altyd in volkome beheer is. Ons het U lief Here !
God is altyd agter die skerms in beheer !
Living Above Probability:
Many of us make decisions every day that are risky. If there is a 20% chance of rain, we will probably ignore it. But if there is a 90% chance, we will take an umbrella with us. The greater the possibility that something will happen, the more our actions are influenced by it, because we want to make the right choice and be successful.
In Acts 12:1-6 we read that Peter was in a situation where the chances of his survival were very slim. He was in prison bound with two chains, and guards were guarding the prison door ( vs 6 ). Herod had recently had James, one of Jesus’ most faithful followers, beheaded, and the chances were that the same would happen to Peter ( Acts 12:1-3 ). A gambler would probably not have risked money on the possibility that Peter would get out of prison alive. And yet God’s plan for Peter included a supernatural deliverance, something so incredible that even those who were praying for him could not believe it (Acts 12:13-16).
God is greater than any situation, for He is omnipotent and omnipresent. Nothing is impossible for Him. The One who loves us and gave His life for us is in control of our lives. Under ordinary circumstances and in impossible situations, He can demonstrate His power. Whether everything is going well for us, or everything is negative and we are experiencing sorrow, He is with us.
Lord, we are so grateful that nothing is too difficult for You. You can do impossible things! Help us to trust that You are always with us and always in complete control. We love You Lord!
God is always in control behind the scenes!
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8:15 Principals of Living
9:15 Hope of the Heart
10:15 Dacus Report
11:15 Growing Hope
12:15 Unshackled
13:15 Living on the Edge with Chip Ingram
14:00 Knowing Jesus Christ
15:15 Live in the Light
16:15 Renewing my Mind
17:00 The TruLight Top 10 hosted by Dilize Light
18:00 In Touch with Dr. Charles Stanley
19:00 Gaither Homecoming Show
20:00 God will Provide Testimonies
21:00 The Daren Streblow Comedy Show
21:30 Good Old Country Gospel
21:45 Bible Reading
22:00 Nightsounds
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TruLight Ministries orders from God since 2012 . Teach Them , Comfort Them and Warn Them!
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TruLight Ministries opdrag vanaf God sedert 2012. Leer hulle, Troos hulle en Waarsku hulle!
Some time ago, when I asked the Lord for a Theme for TruLight Ministries , the Lord dropped the following in my spirit, “Bless them, warn them, and encourage them.”
Bless them:
The LORD bless you and keep you; the LORD make his face shine upon you and be gracious to you; the LORD lift up his countenance upon you and give you peace.” (Numbers 6:24-26)
Warn them:
“Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil, as a roaring lion, walketh about, seeking whom he may devour.” (1 Peter 5:8) Jesus said: “The thief cometh not, but to steal, and to kill, and to destroy.” (John 10:10)
Encourage them:
“He gives strength to the weary and increases the power of the weak. Even youths grow tired and weary, and young men stumble and fall; but those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary; they will walk and not be faint.” (Isaiah 40:29-31) “Fear not, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you; I will help you; I will uphold you with my saving right hand. “(Isaiah 41:10)
I pray the Lord our God to bless you. But, be warned that you will experience hardship, trials and tribulation. Thus said, be assured that God will be with you. The Lord who brought you this far will not leave you. He will be with you today and forevermore.
‘n Ruk gelede, toe ek die Here gevra het vir ‘n Tema vir TruLight Ministries, het die Here die volgende in my gees laat val: “Seën hulle, waarsku hulle en bemoedig hulle.”
Seën hulle:
Die HERE seën jou en behoed jou; die HERE laat sy aangesig oor jou skyn en wees jou genadig; die HERE verhef sy aangesig oor jou en gee jou vrede.” (Numeri 6:24-26)
Waarsku hulle:
“Wees nugter en waaksaam, want julle teëstander, die duiwel, loop rond soos ‘n brullende leeu en soek wie hy kan verslind.” (1 Petrus 5:8) Jesus het gesê: “Die dief kom net om te steel en te slag en te vernietig.” (Johannes 10:10)
Bemoedig hulle:
“Hy gee die vermoeides krag en die swakkes vermeerder die krag. Selfs die jonges word moeg en uitgeput, en die jongmanne struikel en val; maar die wat op die Here hoop, sal hulle krag hernu. Hulle sal op vlerke soos die arende sweef; Hulle sal hardloop en nie moeg word nie; hulle sal wandel en nie afgemat word nie.” (Jesaja 40:29-31) “Moenie vrees nie, want Ek is met jou; moenie ontsteld wees nie, want Ek is jou God. Ek versterk jou; Ek help jou; Ek ondersteun jou met my reddende regterhand.” (Jesaja 41:10)
Ek bid dat die Here onse God jou sal seën. Maar wees gewaarsku dat jy ontbering, beproewinge en verdrukking sal ervaar. So gesê, wees verseker dat God met jou sal wees. Die Here wat jou tot hier gebring het, sal jou nie verlaat nie. Hy sal vandag en vir ewig met jou wees.
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