A Little More Light On The Subject

Moving on to chapter 11, verse 33, Jesus gives us an example of just how simple His message is. In this verse He states that it would be illogical to light a candle and then place that candle under a bed. He is telling us that light exists to overcome darkness and if we have light, we should use it and not waste it. It is obvious that Christ is comparing the candle to His word. If we look at the examples of light and darkness in practical terms, we can really grasp why Jesus uses this comparison to make His point.

I remember while serving in Viet Nam, the darkest place I had ever been in my young life and if you were in total darkness, in the presence of the enemy, and someone set off a flare accidentally, the light was startling. Other than that example, I can’t think of a time when it was bad to have light over darkness.

The light of the candle in this example is the word of God. As that light goes outward, it recovers the surrounding darkness and the higher it is held, it becomes more effective in its task. It is no coincidence that Jesus uses light as an example of something good when we consider one of the Creators greatest gifts to us is a process known as photosynthesis.

The word, photosynthesis, is derived from the Greek (photo) “light,” and (synthesis), “placing with.” The process is a series of enzyme-catalyzed steps for the conversion of light energy into chemical energy by living organisms. Its initial substrates are carbon dioxide and water; the energy source is light (electromagnetic radiation); and the end-products are oxygen and (energy-containing) carbohydrates, such as sucrose, glucose or starch.

This process is arguably the most important biochemical pathway, since nearly all life on Earth either directly or indirectly depends on it.

It is a complex process occurring in higher plants, algae, as well as bacteria such as cyanobacteria. Organisms that are treated by photosynthesis are also referred to as photo autotrophs.

I was able to obtain the above information from Wikipedia and if you would like more information on the subject, you may go to the following web page http://en.wikipedia. org/wiki/ Photosynthesis.

When Jesus speaks of light, He speaks of the truth and clarity of His word and how essential it is for our spiritual survival. A liberating point in your life will be, or has been, when we realize that Jesus is that essential source that gives you confidence and comfort in His light and word.