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John 1:5 - JESUS; The Light, Shines Through Darkness.

John 1:5 (TLB) His life is the light that 
shines through the darkness.  

COMMENTARY PEARL

   This summer I vacationed with my family 
to South Dakotas Black Hills and the Rocky 
Mountains in Colorado. We drove our RV and ended up 
having a great time, but the first few days were 
rough for me. I struggled to stay in the moment 
and appreciate what I had because I felt 
overwhelmed by what " who - was missing. Our oldest 
had chosen a really neat opportunity that was 
offered to her for the summer and therefore wasnt 
with us. It was the first time wed ever been 
on vacation without one of our kids. It stank. 
 
   To make matters worse, the other three 
werent getting along. They all wanted to look at 
screens instead of scenery, and when they werent 
looking at screens, they were fighting. The balance 
of different personalities and ages seemed to 
be thrown off by the absence of Grace. I felt 
like I was nagging them all the time. I began to 
feel hopeless and lost.  
   One morning in an RV park at the foot of 
Crazy Horse Memorial, as rain fell on the roof of 
the RV, I got up early and made a pot of coffee. 
I opened my Bible to the book of John, the 
place I go when Im out of ideas. Theres a 
reason I do this, I was reminded immediately. As I 
read the words, light began to shine in my 
darkness.  
   I dont have a deep theological insight 
to share from those moments. Nothing new was 
revealed. The only explanation I can give is that it 
centered me. The Word, the Light, Jesus - shone in my 
heart and everything else seemed to gather around 
that light. I could see my way through the 
darkness and walk on. by Gwen Ford Faulkenberry  
   Faith Step: What is the ritual that 
centers you? If you dont have one, try reading 
the entire first chapter of John. And dont 
pray anything fancy. Just say the name: Jesus. 
[Mornings With Jesus 2020 Devotional by Guideposts and 
Zondervan] 

LINK FOR FURTHER STUDY ON THIS TOPIC

John 8:12 - The Second I AM; Jesus the Light 
of the World!: 

http://www.abible.com/devotions/2015/20150611-2126.html 

YOUR COMMENTS

If anyone has a paraphrase, commentary or 
testimony on this passage of Scripture, either 
personal or otherwise, I would be interested in 
hearing from you.  Thanks in advance and let's keep 
uplifting Jesus that all might be drawn to Him. Fred 
Gibbs  

LINKS WORTH CHECKING OUT

Most Important Decision in Life: 
http://www.youtube.com/embed/WGnEuGwvXqU?rel=0 

A Man without Equal by Bill Bright: 
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NiVa7UoruIo 

Seeking God Made Real: 
http://vimeo.com/31489782 

Prayer Made Real: 
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tc8VdMV26VE 

Importance of Choice: 
http://creationhealth.com/CREATION-Health/Choice [click on video]  

Medical Seminar on Healthful Living by David 
DeRose, MD, MPH: 
https://www.smartlifestyletv.com/lifestart 

LINKS FOR BIBLE STUDIES 

Lifting Up Jesus Bible Studies: 
http://www.liftingupjesus.net/ 

Amazing Facts Bible Studies: 
http://www.amazingfacts.org/bible-study/bible-study-guides.aspx  

Hope Awakens Bible Study Guides: 
https://www.hopeawakens.study/lesson-header;id=2 

Glow Tract Video Bible Studies: 
http://www.bibleresearch.info/ 

LINKS FOR BIBLE PROPHECY SEMINARS

Unlocking Bible Prophecies by Cami Oetman of 
Adventist World Radio (currently live): 
https://bible.awr.org/the-warning/ 

Hope Awakens by John Bradshaw of IIW: 
https://itiswritten.tv/programs/hope-awakens 

The Last Day of Prophecy by Pastor Doug 
Batchelor: 
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLmGvdtMCf1aJTiC59-lPtuUMEq_uEn0BK 

Prophecies Decoded by Pastor Ron Clouzet: 
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL1A435C5373550657