EATING the LIGHT and other LIGHT Considerations John 8:12 (Episode #215)

Jesus says I AM THE LIGHT OF THE WORLD.  Join me in considering that today.

First, we have got to just stand in awe that He invented it.  The third verse in the whole Bible says so.  We'll skip some of the science, but what a feat to design it, to implement it, and then to sustain it for all these years.  I am amazed at the thought of it.

Then Light separates days and seasons and years.  (Gen 1:14-18) Essentially, it gives us our way to understand TIME.

Then it provides.  Every thing we put in our mouths to eat first came from LIGHT. Light powers photosynthesis which harvests light to make sugars.  That is stored and passed from plants to animals.  We are eating light, whether it is a piece of lettuce, a nice steak, or a milk dud.  We are literally EATING LIGHT. 

Then it gives beauty.  Think of sunrises and fall trees, and watercolor paintings and the patterns on a White Tiger's face.  Light gives us all these wonderful things.

Then there is energy and current light and heat.  Oil, Gas and all the fossil fuels are from light.  So is wind and solar for that matter.

Then there is information and especially protection.  He will use this as He explains Himself using this creation and this metaphor.  We will get to that tomorrow.  But for today, just enjoy and appreciate as you EAT LIGHT.