Franklin and Edison

The true light that gives light to everyone was coming into the world. John 1:9 NIV

Franklin and Edison had no idea how much we would appreciate them many many years after their discoveries that gave us the ability to switch on a light bulb whenever we needed it. We've become so accustomed to electricity that we almost can't function without it. True, there are people who know how to "rough it", but at some point they'll benefit from electricity. Having light at night is comforting because you will always know where you're going. Flashlights guide you. Lamps give reading light. Fluorescent lights brighten our kitchen for cooking. Light brings warmth, comfort and peace to otherwise cold and dreary nights. Just think about sitting around a campfire on a chilly evening and you can feel the warmth permeating your soul.

John wrote about Jesus being the one true light of the world. He brings peace, warmth, guidance, and comfort to everyone. Just like that campfire or cozy reading light, Jesus shines to dispel the cold and darkness. Where he is, no darkness can penetrate. If we feel admiration towards Edison for inventing the lightbulb, we should feel overwhelming love and adoration for Jesus who shines brighter than any bulb Edison could have imagined.

In the aftermath of a hurricane like Irma or Harvey, we get a taste of what life might be like without electricity and artificial light. It's scary, dark, chaotic and chilling. Don't let that be the status of your heart without Jesus, the one true light of the world. The one that needs no electricity. He will shine bright for all eternity. Let him shine a light in your heart and dispell the darkness of sin.