1.21.2023 Devotion - "I Can See Clearly Now"

Jesus is described as the light of the world in the book of John. He came to help us see God clearly and live in the light. When we surrender to Jesus, it's like someone turning on the lights in our lives. We may not see the end of the path, but we can at least see what path to take. We are encouraged to ask ourselves where we still feel in the dark and what we need to surrender to Jesus to bring light to that situation. We can pray for Jesus to shine his light on any dark places within us and help us know ourselves better. The devotion aims to be helpful in our recovery. Good morning. Today's devotion is titled, I Can See Clearly Now. And it comes from the book of John, chapter 12, verse 46. I have come as a light to shine in this dark world, so that all who put their trust in me will no longer remain in the dark. You're walking through an unfamiliar building when the lights suddenly go out. You blink, but you can't see a thing. You don't dare walk farther for fear of stumbling or knocking something over. You stand frozen, unsure of what to do. Now imagine that a light comes on. Suddenly you can see clearly. What a relief. Jesus said, I am the light of the world. If you follow me, you won't have to walk in darkness because you will have the light that leads to life. John 8, 12. Part of Jesus's purpose in coming into the world was to help us see God clearly. He is the light that banishes the darkness. So to follow him is to live in the light. One of the indicators that we are still living to some degree in the darkness is that we can't find our way. We can't see issues clearly, but when we surrender our will to seek God's will, it's like someone turned on the lights. We may not see the end of the path, but we can at least see what path to take. Ask yourself, question one, where in your life does it feel like you're still in the dark? Question two, what do you need to surrender to Jesus in order to bring light to that situation? Ask God, dear Jesus, please shine your light on any dark places within me. Search me and help me know myself better. Give me the courage to take my entire life back, every part of it. I do pray that this devotion was helpful to you today in your recovery.