Back from a break, Pastor Mike Weaver powerfully explores Jesus' declaration 'I am the light of the world,' and delves into the profound symbolism of light and darkness throughout Scripture. From Genesis to John's Gospel, we see how light represents God's presence, truth, and salvation, and in the story of Jesus healing the blind man in John 9 we find a beautifully illustrated impact of the 'light of the world' bringing not just physical sight, but spiritual enlightenment.
As we reflect on this, we're challenged to consider: Are we truly seeing with the eyes of faith? Have we allowed Christ's light to penetrate the darkness in our own hearts? This message reminds us that embracing Jesus as the light of the world isn't just about personal illumination, but about becoming beacons of that light in a world shrouded in spiritual darkness. We're called to let our light shine before others, not for our glory, but to glorify our Father in heaven.The GMC Podcast is a production of Gillespie Memorial Church, Chapel Street, Dunfermline, Scotland. To contact us and know more about who we are, what we believe and how we serve please visit our website, www.gillespiechurch.org.To financially support our work and ministry for the Kingdom, just click on the ‘DONATE’ icon on our website homepage or contact the office.
This episode was produced by Janice Aitken and Mike Weaver. It was mixed by Mike Weaver and Andrew Kember. It was edited by Jack Wiggall. Our music is ‘Blessed Assurance (All My Attempts to be Satisfied)’ by Jaywan Maxwell, Michael Farren, Nathan Singh and Rhyan Shirley, performed by Gordon Eastop & Mike Weaver.
