In John 8, Jesus says “I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will not walk in darkness, but will have the light of life.” Having previously described himself as the source of living water, Jesus now focuses on the outward impact. Drinking living water is something we do for ourselves, but the light of life affects those around us.
The Pharisees missed the point, but Jesus goes on to say, “If you abide in my word, you are truly my disciples, and you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free… everyone who practices sin is a slave to sin”. Following Jesus’ example can set us free from slavery to sin and its inevitable result of death. “If anyone keeps my word, he will never taste death”. On a day when much of the religious world is celebrating the resurrection of Jesus, we are reminded that we share that hope of resurrection ourselves.