Lights illuminate a fishing pier in the predawn hours giving fishermen a clear path to their fishing destination. It reveals to them any obstacles in the way, allowing for a safe walk on the pier.
When Jesus walked on Earth, He proclaimed that He was indeed the “light of the world” (John 8:12 NIV) and that “Whoever follows me will never walk in darkness, but will have the light of life”. He said this as an indirect way of informing them that He was deity.
John explains in John 3:19-21 (NIV) “ …Light has come into the world, but men loved darkness instead of light because their deeds were evil. Everyone who does evil hates the light and will not come into the light for fear that their deeds will be exposed”. , John writes in 1 John 1:5 “…God is light; in Him there is no darkness at all”. Light represents what is good, true, and holy and darkness represents what is evil.
Our challenge is to walk in the light where we can see and not fall over devil-set traps in darkness. Just as the lights on this pier show us the way, Jesus is our light 24/7. He shines the light of love and kindness on our path. Avoid the dark trails where the devil lurks and follow the brightly lit one, praising God every step of the way.
I Found Him…walking on a coastal fishing pier, guided by the brightly shining lights.