The Light Bearer

John 1:6-9

There was a man sent from God, whose name was John. This man came for a witness, to bear witness of the Light, that all through Him might believe. He was not that Light, but was sent to bear witness of that Light. That was the true Light which gives light to every man coming into the world

PRINCIPLES

1) The Light Bearer is Appointed by God

            John the Baptist did not appoint by any man nor himself to be Jesus' witness but rather appointed by God alone. He was appointed by God in prophesy (Isaiah 40  and Malachi 3). His parents knew that he will be used by God for a very important purpose. 

2) The Light Bearer Must Have a Knowledge about the True Light

            In verse 7, 8, and 9, the purpose of the light bearer is to witness of the Light who is Jesus. He must not witness about himself nor other people but Jesus alone must b proclaimed. 

3) The Light Bearer is the Instrument to Make the True Light Known to Every Man

APPLICATION

1) If we are witnesses of the Light (Jesus Christ), we must consider the calling of God.

2) If we are  witnesses  of the Light, we must not seek our glory but seek God's glory alone.

3) If we are  witnesses of the Light, we must know Him by meditating the Scripture.

4) If we are witness of the Light, we must do our best to bring the Light to all men through evangelism.