QT 09/01/2026 Fri. John 1:1-5 "The Light That Shines in the Darkness" “黑暗中照耀的光”
QT 09/01/2026 Fri. John 1:1-5 "The Light That Shines in the Darkness"
READ http://www.esv.org/john1:1-5
Have you ever been in total darkness, whether physically or spiritually, and suddenly had a light shine that changed everything? In life, we experience moments like this spiritually, too. There are times when we feel lost, confused, or even overwhelmed by the darkness around us. In those moments, we need a light that is constant, true, and unshakable.
Scripture: John 1:1-5 (ESV)
1 In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. 2 He was in the beginning with God. 3 All things were made through Him, and without Him was not anything made that was made. 4 In Him was life, and the life was the light of men. 5 The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it.
Reflection:
In John 1:1-5, we step into a powerful revelation of who Jesus is—more than just a man who walked the earth 2,000 years ago. In these verses, John takes us back to the very beginning of time to show us something awe-inspiring and foundational to our faith.
(1) The Eternal Word: "In the beginning was the Word..."
John begins with a statement that connects directly to Genesis 1:1—"In the beginning, God created the heavens and the earth." But John’s focus here is the Word. He’s telling us that Jesus, the Word, was present before creation itself. He was there in the beginning—not just at the start of time but before time began. The One who spoke creation into existence is the One who desires to speak truth, hope, and life into us today.
(2) The Word Was With God, and the Word Was God
These verses make a bold, clear claim about who Jesus is. The Word is not merely a messenger or a created being, but God Himself. The relationship between Jesus and the Father is one of deep unity and intimacy. They were not distant from each other—Jesus, the Word, was with God and was God.
This truth forms the foundation of our understanding of God’s nature. The Trinity—God as Father, Son, and Holy Spirit—is woven into the fabric of the universe. The Word that became flesh (Jesus) is the same Word who was present at creation and who now desires to dwell in us through the Holy Spirit. Think about that for a moment. Jesus is not just a figure in history; He is God with us—present, active, and loving.
(3) All Things Were Made Through Him
This is where the passage speaks of the creative power of the Word. All things—every star, every tree, every human life—were made through Jesus. Nothing in the universe exists apart from Him. Everything was made for Him and by Him.
In a world that often feels chaotic or out of control, these verses remind us that the Creator is sovereign. The same Jesus who made the world is the one who holds it together and has a purpose for every single part of it. This includes you. Your life has a purpose because it was created through Him and for Him.
(4) In Him Was Life, and the Life Was the Light of Men
This is where the passage begins to speak to our hearts deeply. The life that is in Jesus is not just physical life, but spiritual life—a life that is abundant, fulfilling, and eternal. And this life is the light of men. It’s the light that guides us, the light that reveals truth, and the light that overcomes the darkness in our lives.
Jesus didn’t just come to teach us or show us how to live; He came to give us life—real, eternal life. In Him, we find the light we so desperately need.
(5) The Light Shines in the Darkness, and the Darkness Has Not Overcome It
This final verse speaks to the battle between light and darkness that we see throughout Scripture. Darkness represents sin, evil, and ignorance. But the light of Christ shines into this darkness and, the best news of all: the darkness cannot overcome it.
No matter how dark or overwhelming our circumstances may feel, the light of Christ can never be extinguished. Nothing—not sin, not suffering, not the darkness of this world—can overcome the light of Jesus.
Application: Reflect on Jesus as the Light in Your Life. Are there areas of your life that feel dark or overwhelming? Maybe it’s a difficult relationship, a personal struggle, or a season of doubt. In those moments, remember that the light of Jesus shines brightly. His light doesn’t just illuminate your path; it displaces darkness. Trust in His light to guide and comfort you.
Prayer: Dear God, we thank You for revealing Yourself as the eternal Word, the Creator of all things, and the Light of the world. We confess that too often we seek light in the wrong places, only to find that it fades. But we know that Your light is eternal and unshakable. Help us to trust in Your life-giving light in every situation we face. Shine in our hearts, dispel the darkness in our minds, and empower us to live as children of the light. We thank You for the hope that You have overcome the darkness. In Jesus’ name, Amen.
QT 09/01/2026 星期五. 约翰福音1:1-5 “黑暗中照耀的光”
阅读 https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=john 1%3A1-5&version=CNVS
你是否曾身处绝对的黑暗中——无论是肉体还是心灵的黑暗——突然一道光芒照亮一切？在生命中，我们也会经历这样的属灵时刻。有时我们会感到迷失、困惑，甚至被周围的黑暗所吞没。在那些时刻，我们需要一道恒久、真实且永不消逝的光。
经文：约翰福音 1:1-5
1 太初有道，道与 神同在，道就是 神。2 这道太初与 神同在。3 万有是借着他造的；凡被造的，没有一样不是借着他造的。4 在他里面有生命，（有些抄本第3、4节或译：“万有是借着他造的，没有一样不是借着他造的；凡被造的，都在他里面有生命......”）这生命就是人的光。5 光照在黑暗中，黑暗不能胜过光。
默想：
在约翰福音1:1-5中，我们踏入了一段关于耶稣身份的强大启示——祂远不止是两千年前行走于世间的一位凡人。在这几节经文中，约翰将我们带回时间的起初，向我们展现了令人敬畏且奠定我们信仰根基的真理。
(1) 永恒之道：“太初有道...”
约翰开篇的宣告直接呼应《创世记》1:1——“起初神创造天地”。但约翰在此聚焦于“道”。他宣告耶稣——这道——早在创世之前就已存在。祂在起初就存在——不仅在时间之始，更在时间未生之前。那位以话语创造万有的，正是今日渴望向我们倾注真理、盼望与生命的那位。
(2) 道与神同在，道就是神
这些经文对耶稣的身份作出大胆而清晰的宣告：道并非信使或受造之物，而是神自己。耶稣与父神的关系是深刻合一、亲密无间的。他们并非彼此疏离——道成肉身的耶稣与神同在，且就是神。
此真理奠定了我们认识神本性的根基。三位一神——圣父、圣子、圣灵——编织在宇宙的结构之中。道成肉身的耶稣，正是创世之初同在的道，如今更渴望藉圣灵住在我们里面。请静思片刻。耶稣不仅是历史人物，更是与我们同在的神——真实存在、积极作为、满有慈爱。
(3) 万物都是藉着祂造的
这段经文揭示了道（耶稣）的创造大能。万物——每颗星辰、每棵树木、每个生命——都是藉着耶稣造的。宇宙中没有任何事物能脱离祂而存在。万物都是为祂而造，也是藉着祂造的。
在这个常显混乱失控的世界里，这些经文提醒我们：造物主掌管一切。那位创造世界的耶稣，正是维系万物运行的那位，祂为宇宙的每个部分都预备了旨意。这包括你。你的生命有意义，因你是由祂而造，为祂而活。
(4) 在祂里面有生命，这生命就是人的光
经文在此处开始触动我们心灵深处。耶稣里的生命不仅是肉体生命，更是属灵生命——丰盛、满足且永恒的生命。这生命就是世人的光。它是引导我们的明灯，是显明真理的真光，更是驱散生命黑暗的曙光。
耶稣降世不仅为教导我们或示范生活之道，更是赐予我们生命——真实永恒的生命。在祂里面，我们寻得那迫切渴求的光明。
(5) 光照在黑暗里，黑暗却没有胜过它
这最后一句揭示了贯穿圣经的光与暗之争。黑暗象征罪恶、邪恶与无知。但基督之光照进这黑暗，最美好的消息是：黑暗无法胜过它。
无论处境多么黑暗或令人窒息，基督之光永不熄灭。没有任何事物——无论是罪恶、苦难，还是这世界的黑暗——能战胜耶稣的光辉。
应用：默想耶稣作为你生命中的光明。你生命中是否存在黑暗或令人窒息的领域？或许是艰难的人际关系、个人的挣扎，或是充满怀疑的时期。在那些时刻，请记住耶稣的光正照耀得无比明亮。祂的光不仅照亮你的道路，更驱散了黑暗。信靠祂的光引导你、安慰你。
祷告：亲爱的主，我们感谢祢显明自己是永恒之道、万物创造者、世界的光。我们承认常在错误处寻求光明，却发现它终将黯淡。但我们深知祢的光永恒不灭。求祢帮助我们在每种境遇中都信靠这赐生命的光。愿祢的光照亮我们内心，驱散思想中的黑暗，赐我们力量活出光明之子的样式。感谢祢赐下这盼望——祢已战胜了黑暗。奉耶稣的名祷告，阿们。
