Walk in Light
Jesus has come to bring light and hope to a dark world, and those who trust in Him shall enter into the warm light of a day that shall never end.
C.H. Spurgeon emphasizes that Jesus is the light of the world, coming to dispel the darkness that envelops humanity. He encourages believers to trust in Jesus, assuring them that faith leads to liberation from despair and ignorance, allowing them to bask in the eternal light of hope and joy. Spurgeon urges listeners to shake off their depression and not remain in darkness, as Jesus offers the privilege of living in broad daylight. He reminds us that just as the sun rises to scatter light, Jesus' coming is not in vain, and believers can rejoice in His presence. Ultimately, Spurgeon calls for a response of faith to fully embrace the light that Jesus provides.
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I am come a light into the world, that whosoever believeth on me should not abide in darkness. John 12:46)
This world is dark as midnight; Jesus has come that by faith we may have light and may no longer sit in the gloom which covers all the rest of mankind.
Whosoever is a very wide term: it means you and me. If we trust in Jesus we shall no more sit in the dark shadow of death but shall enter into the warm light of a day which shall never end. Why do we not come out into the light at once?
A cloud may sometimes hover over us, but we shall not abide in darkness if we believe in Jesus. He has come to give us broad daylight. Shall He come in vain.' If we have faith we have the privilege of sunlight: let us enjoy it. From the night of natural depravity, of ignorance, of doubt, of despair, of sin, of dread, Jesus has come to set us free; and all believers shall know that He no more comes in vain than the sun rises and fails to scatter his heat and light.
Shake off thy depression, dear brother. Abide not in the dark, but abide in the light. In Jesus is thy hope, thy joy, thy heaven, Look to Him, to Him only, and thou shalt rejoice as the birds rejoice at sunrise and as the angels rejoice before the throne.
Sermon Outline
- The Need for Light
- The Privilege of Light
- The Contrast between Light and Darkness
- Light brings hope, joy, and heaven
- Darkness brings depression and despair
Key Quotes
“If we trust in Jesus we shall no more sit in the dark shadow of death but shall enter into the warm light of a day which shall never end.” — C.H. Spurgeon
“Shall He come in vain.'' If we have faith we have the privilege of sunlight: let us enjoy it.” — C.H. Spurgeon
“In Jesus is thy hope, thy joy, thy heaven, Look to Him, to Him only, and thou shalt rejoice as the birds rejoice at sunrise and as the angels rejoice before the throne.” — C.H. Spurgeon
Application Points
- We must trust in Jesus and have faith in Him to experience the light and hope He brings.
- We can shake off depression and darkness by looking to Jesus and His promises.
- Faith in Jesus gives us access to sunlight and the privilege of being set free from darkness.