The True Light
Lord, let your light shine on me!
In today's Gospel a man named John was sent by God to testify about the "light".
John was not the light, but he was sent to testify to the "light". Why? Because the true "light" was coming into the world.
The "light" was not accepted by his own people. He was in the world but most of the people did not know him.
To the ones's who accepted him, and who believed in him received power to become children of God. The Word became flesh. He walked with them, he talked with them, and he taught them parables. They listened and believed in him because they knew he was in control and that he had power to do all things. The believers followed him and they were happy to be in his presence.
When I go into Cook County Jail twice a month to visit the Ladies in The Maximum Security Division, they are happy that someone has taken time to come and visit with them. However, they come to hear the Word of their Lord. They listen, they pray, they take communion, they laugh, and sometimes they cry. They hunger to learn how powerful God is and how he can make a change in their lives. I tell them that he will embrace them with his everlasting love. Let's be clear, we know that a "wrong" has occurred on their behalf, but they pray for forgiveness and pray for him to walk with them and guide them through this challenging time. These Ladies are striving to make a difference in their lives once they have served their time.
John testified to the "light" and cried out "This is he whom I said". "The one who is coming after me ranks ahead of me because he existed before me".
Lord you are powerful and awesome!!
Catherine White
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