Meditation

Reader,

The phrase "ignorance is bliss" was originally coined by the English poet Thomas Gray in 1742, reflecting the idea that when we are children, blissfully ignorant of adult concerns, we are truly happy.

But ignorance isn't bliss; it's blindness, and ignorance sustained is loss.

When Jesus tells us that he is the light of the world, as he does twice in John's Gospel, he is promising two things at once. An end to ignorance and the beginning of wisdom, and also an end to fear.

Darkness is dumbness and is the home of fear. The light removes both. Jesus is the light for everyone who follows him. Opening up a world free from fear and full of wisdom and wonder.

Jesus is Jehovah Ori.

Today's texts are John 8:12 and 9:5

John

¹²When Jesus spoke again to the people, he said, “I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will never walk in darkness, but will have the light of life.”

⁵While I am in the world, I am the light of the world.”

Encouragement

¹⁸The path of the righteous is like the morning sun,
shining ever brighter till the full light of day.

Proverbs 4:18

Andy

God's Word In Your Hand

This marks the end of this season of Bible Copy Club, inspired by the "Shelter of His Name" artwork on GodsFingerprints.com.

We're now going to take a break for a week, and then we'll be back with a new season.

This study is inspired by a remarkable artwork I found on godsfingerprints.com. You can learn more about the background and purchase it here.

It makes an ideal Mother's Day gift

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Why not post a picture of your completed page to our Facebook Group today?

Many other club members will be doing the same, and your pictures will be a great encouragement to everyone else in the club.

...and don't worry about your handwriting! It is as unique as you are, and God's word looks beautiful in it.

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