“Jesus spoke to them saying, ‘I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will not walk in darkness, but will have the Light of life.’” (John 8:12)
Even many who profess knowing Christ are always looking for a plan; a system or idea of how to make their life better or how to find joy and peace. There are all kinds of schemes and a never-ending stream of things to help people find happiness; books for everything; how to be happy.
Most think money is the answer; the lack of which is the reason they can’t be content with their lives.
If that were the case; if money would solve all our problems, then why are there so many suicides by those who have an abundance of money, a well that never runs dry; a pot of gold, so to speak, at the end of the rainbow? Why do people of means try to find solace in a bottle of alcoholic beverages?
We expect the lost of the world to be discontent with their lives, but Christians should have contentment. Not necessarily have the world’s idea of happiness. But we who know the Lord, are more content than most.
The truth is, there is no pot of gold at the end of the rainbow; there is no such thing as complete happiness in this world, which would be utopia; to find complete happiness and contentment is a myth. It does not exist. As long as there is sin in the world, there will be unhappiness; discontent; bereavement; sorrow.
Jesus said, “In this life you will have tribulation. But take heart, I have overcome the world.” (John 16:33)
So, what is the answer?
Jesus spoke to them saying, “I am the Light of the world Whoever follows me will not walk in darkness, but will have the Light of life.” (John 8:12).
This is not a formula for complete and total, “rolling on the floor laughing out loud,” happiness. Remember “in this life you will have tribulation.” That is a promise. But when one repents of his sin and accepts Jesus as Lord of his/her life, one will be happier and more content than one ever was without Him. He gives us strength and the ability to face our problems; He gives us joy in the midst of our sorrow; He gives us the peace that passes all understanding. Jesus is the answer.
Jesus is the Light, the true Light that comes from above. He is the Light of the world. (See John 1:9).
Prayer:
Thank You Lord, for Your compassion. Thank You for Your love and for Salvation. Thank You for dying on the cross for my sin, so that I don’t have to. Thank You for taking all the sin of the whole world on Your shoulders, and taking it off mine. Thank You for Your Light and for the peace that passes all understanding. Thank You for giving me joy in the midst of tribulation. Thank You that even though I will experience moments of complete and total disarray, fear, sorrow, and yes even anger, and trials and tribulations, I know I can call on Your name, repent and receive comfort and joy in You. In Jesus name, amen.
Nell Berry 2009