Walk in the Light

 Walking in the Light of Christ

“Walk while you have the light,

 before darkness overtakes you… 

Believe in the light, 

so that you may become children of light.”

 John 12:35–36

Jesus spoke these words as He urged His listeners not to delay their response to the light that had come into the world. The light of Christ reveals both the character of God and the path we are meant to follow. Scripture reminds us that “God is light; in Him there is no darkness at all” (1 John 1:5). To walk in His light means more than simply acknowledging truth—it means shaping our lives around the example of Christ. During the season of Lent, believers are invited to pause and turn again toward that light, allowing Christ to examine our hearts and guide our steps. As we follow Him, His compassion, humility, and love begin to shape our own lives.

Jesus also explained that His mission would follow the pattern of a seed. “Unless a grain of wheat falls into the earth and dies, it remains alone; but if it dies, it produces many seeds” (John 12:24). The life of discipleship often follows the same pattern of surrender. The South African pastor and devotional writer Andrew Murray (1828–1917) often emphasized this truth. Ordained in the Dutch Reformed Church, Murray spent many years traveling long distances across rural communities to preach and shepherd scattered congregations. These experiences convinced him that the church needed not only preaching but also spiritual renewal and deeper devotion to God. Murray therefore began writing short devotional reflections to encourage believers in prayer and spiritual growth. Over time these reflections became influential books such as Humility, With Christ in the School of Prayer, and Abide in Christ. Through them he taught that the secret of Christian power is a life completely yielded to God. As Murray often reminded believers, when our lives are fully surrendered to Christ, God is able to work through us far beyond our natural strength.

This is the invitation of Lent—to believe in the Light and walk in it each day. When we surrender ourselves to Christ, our lives begin to reflect His presence in quiet acts of service and love. Jesus said, “You are the light of the world… let your light shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven” (Matthew 5:14–16). Like a seed planted in the earth, lives offered to God become instruments of hope and blessing in the world. The light of Christ does not merely guide us—it transforms us into children of light, whose lives point others toward the grace and glory of God.

Prayer

Heavenly Father,

We thank You for the light of Christ that shines into our lives and guides our path. Teach us to walk faithfully in that light, turning away from darkness and surrendering our lives completely to You. During this Lenten season, deepen our devotion, strengthen our prayer, and shape us into instruments of Your love. May our lives reflect the light of Christ so that others may see Your grace through us.

Through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.