“The true light that gives light to everyone, was coming into the world” (v. 9). What does this light do?

First, it opens our eyes to the truth of Jesus. We live in darkness without Christ and the only way that we can come to know Him is because the light shines in the darkness. Second, the light exposes. The light rightly judges all humankind—our works, and even our motives and desires. We don’t see our lives accurately until we see ourselves in the light of Jesus. Third, the light guides us. The Holy Spirit, as He helps us understand Scripture, guides us in the ways we are to live. Finally, the light divides. Though eternal life is offered to all humanity, the light nonetheless divides those who reject Christ from those who turn to Him. Jesus, the true Light, came into the world so that all might believe.

How have you seen these works of the Word’s light—illuminating, exposing, guiding, and dividing—in your own life?