John 8:12-30   Jesus said, "I am the light of the world; he who follows Me shall not walk in the darkness, but shall have the light of life."  

And.. the Jews completely missed or ignored the message.. instead they argued about Him "bearing witness" of Himself.  It was a technicality.. a minor point.. They were acting as judges and questioning His testimony.  Jesus set them straight.. He does not lie. His Father does not lie. Both He and His Father tell the truth. He Is who He says He is!

The Jews wanted to know where Jesus' father was.. they didn't know Him.  They refused to listen to the God they claimed to serve. If they did.. they would have seen clearly all that Jesus was showing them. Instead, they would "die in [their] sin".   This is the choice we all must make.. Will we believe the testimony of Jesus.. or will we refuse and die in our sins.  ".. unless you believe the I am He, you shall die in your sins."   It doesn't get any plainer than that!

Jesus has spoken the Truth.  He came for the purpose of finding us.. saving us.. redeeming us.. and bringing us Home to live forever with Him.  Walk in His light.. follow Him.. trust Him.. and He will make all these things clear.  Don't get hung up on technicalities... don't get distracted by the things of this world. Don't miss the clear message that Jesus gives here.. Believe!

Father in heaven , great is Your love for us, that You would send Your only Begotten Son, that everyone who believes in Him will not perish but have everlasting life.  Thank You!  Keep drawing us closer to Your heart.. filling us with Your love that never lets go.  Help us to follow Jesus and walk in His Light. Amen.