In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. He was in the beginning with God. All things were made through him, and without him was not any thing made that was made.John 1:1-3 (ESV)
Our house has some high vaulted ceilings that make changing lightbulbs a little difficult. We have to use either a really tall ladder or a pole with a suction cup at the end. I’m not a fan of either. So, I try to replace them with nice LED bulbs, hoping they’ll outlast me.
Everlasting
Jesus, the Light of the world, has no beginning and no end. In the book of Revelation, He is described as the Alpha and Omega — a declaration of His preeminence and eternal existence.
In John’s Gospel, we don’t find a genealogy of names tracing Jesus’ earthly lineage. Instead, we are presented with an ever-existing description of Him. John declares that He was in the beginning — present at creation — and that all things were made through Him and by Him.
This profound truth shapes our faith. Knowing that Jesus has always existed assures us that He is unchanging. His promises are not temporary or conditional. When He says in Matthew 28:20, “I am with you always, to the end of the age,”it is a promise backed by eternity. Similarly, in Hebrews 13:5, we find comfort in His words: “I will never leave you nor forsake you.”
The Light That Can’t Be Dimmed
Back to lightbulbs. In our home, we have a chandelier that fades as the bulbs begin to fail. The weakening light signals that replacement is near. In contrast, Jesus, God the Son, has always existed and will always exist. He will never fade or fail. As John’s Gospel reminds us, “The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it” (John 1:5).
This light is not just for comfort; it is for victory. Jesus is the victorious, everlasting King. His light defeats the darkness, bringing hope to a broken world. We do not need to fear the encroaching shadows, for the light of Christ will always prevail. When we walk in the light, as He is in the light, He will guide us and see us through (1 John 1:6).
Let this truth guide your heart today: the light of Christ is eternal and unfading. As we face the uncertainties and struggles of life, we can rest in His eternal presence and power. Unlike lightbulbs that dim and fail, His light will never fade. He is always with us, leading us toward His glory.