THE LIGHT

READ JOHN 1:9-11
9) Jesus the True Messiah is the True Light. (review John 1:4-5) The light that was promised, see Isaiah 42:6-7.
Purpose of the Light: to come into the world and enlighten every man (spiritual enlightment) Enlighten means to shed light upon, to bring light, to instruct. Only He can make clear to every individual the meaning and purpose of his or her life. (Linguistic Key to the Greek New Testament) Enlighten is in the present tense so that no matter what century men or women live in it is effective.
Cause > True Light
Effect > Two fold
1) Many did not receive Him (to reject and withhold obedience.)
2) Many did receive Him (accept or acknowledge one to be such as He professes to be, not to reject and withhold obedience.)
Cause > those who receive Him
Effect > right to become children of God/Believe in His name (to commit one's self trustfully to the name of Jesus means you are born of God (Spiritual rebirth)
COMMIT ONE'S SELF TO JESUS! FOR HE IS THE LIGHT THAT GIVES PURPOSE AND MEANING TO YOUR LIFE!