The light of the world - 12 March 2008

“I am the light of the world” John 8:12

The light came into the world with the birth of Jesus.

Lights are used in many different forms - to light the physical darkness of our world, to shine out to guide our way, to illuminate our homes, our places of work our towns and cities.

Spiritually we also have a light to lighten the darkness of our lives. A light to guide us though life when it seems dark and lonely.

Christ is that light, ready to enter and illuminate our lives if we ask Him.

We give a candle at baptism to represent this light of Christ coming into our lives, a living flame, a symbol of the living Lord entering our lives and illuminating our path as we journey each day through life.