Bible Reading: 2090518

John 8-11

 

“Then spake Jesus again unto them, saying, I am the light of the world: he that followeth me shall not walk in darkness, but shall have the light of life. The Pharisees therefore said unto him, Thou bearest record of thyself; thy record is not true. Jesus answered and said unto them, Though I bear record of myself, yet my record is true: for I know whence I came, and whither I go; but ye cannot tell whence I come, and whither I go. Ye judge after the flesh; I judge no man. And yet if I judge, my judgment is true: for I am not alone, but I and the Father that sent me. It is also written in your law, that the testimony of two men is true. I am one that bear witness of myself, and the Father that sent me beareth witness of me. Then said they unto him, Where is thy Father? Jesus answered, Ye neither know me, nor my Father: if ye had known me, ye should have known my Father also.” John 8:12-19

 

What a sad verdict from the Son of God to the Pharisees. Though they were considered religious leaders, never in their entire lives had they truly known God. If they had known God, they would have accepted Jesus Christ and His witness as truth and would have known true salvation. But they were in darkness and undoubtedly are still there today. Lord, though I have accepted the light of Jesus Christ and one day will see that light face to face, I pray that my own opinions and desires would never take the preeminence in my life. Lord, help me as a witness of that light to shine forth that others may know Thee and Thy salvation.