We are reading the book of John, keeping in mind the purpose John gave for writing it. “These things are written that you may believe Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God and that believing you may have life in his name” (John 20:31). John began by immediately establishing the Word as divine. We saw in verse 14 that he is talking about Jesus, (“The Word became flesh and dwelt among us.”).
Now John tells us, “In him was life and the life was the light of men” (John 1:4). Look at verse 9. “That was the true Light which gives light to every man coming into the world.”
This tells us two things. 1) God gives each person life (Genesis 2:7; 1 Timothy 6:13). 2)and God reveals himself to some measure to everyone (John 3:16-19; Romans 1:18-23).
Life comes from God. Light (understanding) comes from God. What you understand about Jesus being your Savior came from God and not your own cleverness (Mt 16:16-17). This is a source of great joy because he has called you to himself.
