This is the message we have heard from Him and announce to you, that God is Light, and in Him there is no darkness at all. If we say that we have fellowship with Him and yet walk in the darkness, we lie and do not practice the truth; but if we walk in the Light as He Himself is in the Light, we have fellowship with one another, and the blood of Jesus His Son cleanses us from all sin. 1 John 1:5-7
In Greek here light is … φῶς / phós / foce translated as light, lights, fire, firelight, and luminousness (in the widest application, natural or artificial, abstract or concrete, literal or figurative). phṓs (a neuter noun) – properly, light (especially in terms of its results, what it manifests); in the NT, the manifestation of God’s self-existent life; divine illumination to reveal and impart life, through Christ. Light is the primary biblical image for God’s self-disclosure, moral purity, saving truth, and transforming power. Wherever φῶς appears, darkness is either dispelled or exposed, and a decisive movement toward life and righteousness is implied.
- Assurance: God’s light is invincible; no darkness can overcome it.
2. Holiness: Exposure to divine light demands repentance and ethical transparency.
3. Mission: Bearing light entails verbal proclamation and visible deeds, turning many to righteousness.
4. Hope: Final glory is described in terms of unceasing light, encouraging perseverance amid present darkness.
Thus φῶς threads Scripture from creation through redemption to consummation, uniting the character of God, the work of Christ, and the calling of the Church in one radiant theme. (Biblehub)
To literally experience Jesus now …is to experience His Light! One cannot escape the Light of Christ – even though many try to hide from Him. We ourselves deny the light when we agree with the enemy’s lies or deceptions. For the enemy tries to counterfeit the light of Christ through their deception. But when we yield to Jesus it means we ‘step into His light’. Truth and light are partners.
See that no one deceives you with empty words, for because of these things the wrath of God comes upon the sons of disobedience. Therefore do not become partners with them; for you were once darkness, but now you are light in the Lord; walk as children of light (for the fruit of the light consists in all goodness, righteousness, and truth), as you try to learn what is pleasing to the Lord. Do not participate in the useless deeds of darkness, but instead even expose them; for it is disgraceful even to speak of the things which are done by them in secret. But all things become visible when they are exposed by the light, for everything that becomes visible is light. Ephesians 5:6-13
How can we move more into His light? Submission to His will. Surrender to the conviction of the Holy Spirit. Quickly agree with the Holy Spirit. Honest humble understanding we really can’t do anything without Him. Daily focus and constant awareness in prayer that He is with you … always. Conversing with Him about … everything. It really just means ‘walking with Him’ and following Him… more than just inviting Him to be with you. Do you ask and allow Jesus to lead you throughout your entire day? This takes practice and real devotion. Are you listening to the ‘still small voice’ of the Holy Spirit in your mind? Can you discern Him? Is He filling you more and more with His light?
Father of LIGHT – we worship YOU! Jesus …we love YOUR light! Holy Spirit lead us more into YOUR light. Show us more of YOUR truth and light. We want to walk with YOU in your light.