"Walk while you have the light, that darkness doesn’t
overtake you". - John 12:35
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In verse 35 there is a metaphor that indicates how we had reached a point of no return. Jesus specifies that we must walk safely because the light of love, happiness and honesty illuminates our path. We have to keep looking for the brightness of these good feelings because these help us to become as similar as possible to the LORD. The light in this case is God and we are all called to follow his light otherwise we will find ourselves lost wandering in the darkness of sin and perdition. We must continue to believe in the light to become part of that light, ourselves part of love, part of God.
In verse 42, Jesus specifies that many people believed in him but did not admit him, so as not to be expelled from the synagogue. They therefore considered the opinion of men more important than the opinion of God.
Jesus, however, specifies that he did not come to condemn anyone, but rather to save as many souls as possible. He concludes by saying that his words are not his words, but those of the one who sent him, that is, God.
It is important to read between the lines the meaning of so much wisdom. In any case we must always follow good, love and righteousness. Because these are the qualities that make us better and that make the world better for everyone.
AMEN.
Reflection on John 12:27-50 by Ivan
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