John 8:12-20
Jesus spoke to them again, saying, "I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will not walk in darkness, but will have the light of life." So the Pharisees said to him, "You testify on your own behalf, so your testimony cannot be verified." Jesus answered and said to them, "Even if I do testify on my own behalf, my testimony can be verified, because I know where I came from and where I am going. But you do not know where I come from or where I am going. You judge by appearances, but I do not judge anyone. And even if I should judge, my judgment is valid, because I am not alone, but it is I and the Father who sent me. Even in your law it is written that the testimony of two men can be verified. I testify on my behalf and so does the Father who sent me." So they said to him, "Where is your father?" Jesus answered, "You know neither me nor my Father. If you knew me, you would know my Father also." He spoke these words while teaching in the treasury in the temple area. But no one arrested him, because his hour had not yet come.
Dawg's thought:
Today's prayer intention is for an end to abortion and for a greater awareness of the roots and evils of this horrific offense against human life.
"I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will not walk in darkness, but will have the light of life."
So, today we have the Pharisees response. What is your response to this statement?
As I think about the many evils that are seen as "good" in today's society, I cannot help but wonder, "Lord, where is your light?" I desire to follow, but often times my will and my desire fail to communicate.
I desire to trust that He is the light. I desire to be obedient to His will.
Yet, it's amazing how I can get so consumed with other things that draw me away from seeking His will. An example recently has been that I have been consumed with the abortion funding in the health care bill that has recently passed.
I have been more consumed with the evil that is going on around me than I have been about how I can grow in virtue and obedience. I have forgotten that Christ is the light of the world, and that He will not lead me into darkness.
So what was my response to the statement? "Lord, I hear you, but do you see what is going on over here? Lord, sure, I'd love to grow in obedience to you, but right now I have to hear another statement and read another story."
Lord, have mercy on me, for the times I have not followed because of my fears. Help me, Lord, to remember that you will not lead my down the path of darkness, even when out of my own pride, I question Your ways. Lord, help me remember these words and aid me in holding fast to You.
Take care and God Bless.
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