Today's Verse: John 12:46

Saturday, March 30, 1963

I have come into the world as a light, so that no one who believes in me should stay in darkness.
— John 12:46
Now you can listen to Today's Verse on iTunes, Spotify, Echo devices, and more!

Thoughts on Today's Verse...

One of the great stories in the Gospel of John is Nicodemus. Nicodemus was a great teacher who came to Jesus at night, and Jesus told him that those who love the truth would come to the light. Later, Nicodemus spoke up for Jesus even though he was ridiculed for it. Then, at the worst possible time, politically and religiously, Nicodemus showed himself as Jesus' disciple. He took the broken and dead body of Jesus and helped Joseph of Arimathea place Jesus' body in a tomb. Nicodemus didn't stay in the darkness, he came to Jesus from the darkness to the light. Neither should we. Jesus is the light of the world; if our light cannot be found in him, how deep is our darkness?

My Prayer...

Father, I want to walk in the light with you. The darkness of Calvary, the cross, and crucifixion, did not extinguish your light in Jesus. It made his light burn even more brightly for me. At the cross, I see your love for me. At the cross, I realize that Jesus took my sins away. At the cross, I see Jesus' love for both you and me, and that love is perfected. Thank you, Father, for your gracious salvation. Thank you, Jesus, for your incredible sacrifice. And thank you, Jesus, for your light in the midst of our darkness. In your name, O, Jesus, our perfect Lamb, I pray. Amen.

Have thoughts on this devotional? Leave a comment

3 Related Resources by Heartlight

Escape from Darkness
Devo: What Jesus Did!
"[Jesus continued,] "I have come as a light to shine in this dark world, so that all who put their trust in me will no longer remain in the dark.""
Are you still in darkness?
Illustration of John 12:46
Inspirational illustration of John 12:46 NIV -- I have come into the world as light, so that no one who believes in me should stay in darkness.
Casting Out the Evil Prince
Illustration of John 12:31-46
Inspirational illustration of John 12:31-46 -- Now is the time for judgment on this world; now the prince of this world will be driven out. I have come into the world as a light, so that no one who believes in me should stay in darkness.

Illustration

Illustration of John 12:46 — I have come into the world as a light, so that no one who believes in me should stay in darkness.

Other Devotionals from Heartlight for Saturday, March 30, 1963

Spiritual Warfare
A daily devotional about God's power for our battles.
'Don't Be Led in the Wrong Way' (1 Jn. 3:7-8)
"Dear children, do not let anyone lead you the wrong way. Christ is righteous. So to be like Christ a person must do what is right. The devil has been...."
A Year with Jesus
A devotional to help reclaim Jesus as the daily Lord of our lives.
'Interconnected!'
"Dear Follower, I challenged My apostles before My ascension to make faith in Me a worldwide movement of grace and discipleship offered to all people...."
Morning & Evening
The classic twice-daily devotional from Charles H. Spurgeon.
Morning Thought: 2 Peter 1:5, 6
"If thou wouldest enjoy the eminent grace of the full assurance of faith, under the blessed Spirit's influence, and assistance, do what the Scripture....."
Quotemeal
A daily dose of Christian quotes to inspire and encourage.
Quote by John Selden:
"'Twas an unhappy Division that has been made between Faith and Works; though in my Intellect I may divide them, just as in the Candle I know there is both Light..."

About This Devotional

Today's Verse is a free daily devotional that includes a Bible verse, thought and prayer.

The Thoughts and Prayer on Today's Verse are written by Phil Ware.

All scripture quotations, unless otherwise indicated, are taken from the HOLY BIBLE, NEW INTERNATIONAL VERSION. © 1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 by International Bible Society. Used by permission of Zondervan Publishing House.

More Today's Verse