I'm extremely happy to tell you about my new ministry opportunity that's been added to my teaching duties at CAK. On Wednesday nights I will be heading to the University of Tennessee campus to be a weekly teacher for Bible studies sponsored by Campus Crusade for Christ. It'll happen in two weeks. I love working with college students! I've been praying about this for quite some time, especially the chance to get on the UT campus. Please pray for me as I present the Word of God to new Christians and even some non-believers. ----------------------------------------------------------
John 8:12 - When Jesus spoke again to the people, he said, “I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will never walk in darkness, but will have the light of life.”
Light was an ever-present symbol in the Feast of Tabernacles, giving rememberance to the pillar of fire that gave light to Israel during the Exodus. Jesus uses the symbol of light applies it to Himself, saying "He who follows Me shall not walk in darkness: Jesus, being the light of the world, helps the Believer walk...
The Greek word for walk is peripateo, and it speaks of making progress; to take advantage of opportunities. The Hebrews added that the word meant "to regulate one's life, to conduct one's self ."
The passage says that those who follow the Light called Jesus will progress in the bright path, not move along in the confusion of darkness. ("I don't know where I'm going, but I'm sure making good time...") How often do we read aboout those who wish to stay busy, but really have no progress. They are enamored with activity more than accomplishment.
What kind of regualtion would you give to your car if nobody established rules or standards of how the car should run? Well, what kind of rules and regulations should this world have if there were no Universal Right by which we set our standards?
What is the purpose of life if we make no preparation for the eternity beyond it? If there is no reason to believe that we live beyond this mortality, then we're truly running onward through the fog. Jesus, however, shines the light that tells us of not only the next step, but the proper path way on down the road.
