GodReflection: Come and See—God Saved the Best for Now
“Come and see,” said Philip (John 1:46). “Everyone brings out the choice wine first and then the cheaper wine after the guests have had too much to drink; but you have saved the best till now” (John 2: 10).
Light shows are a multibillion monetary industry. As a small child I was invited to participant in the annual production of a light show on the family Christmas tree. When Independence Day appeared on the national calendar we went to see a light show decorate the night sky.
Laser shows are sought-after events on the twenty-first century tourist routes. Vacationers are enticed to come and see light.
My Bible opens with the Creation Song.
In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth. Now the earth was formless and empty, darkness was over the surface of the deep, and the Spirit of God was hovering over the waters.
And God said, “Let there be light,” and there was light. God saw that the light was good, and he separated the light from the darkness. God called the light “day,” and the darkness he called “night” (Genesis 1:1-5).
The Fourth Gospel begins with a creation prologue that reflects the Genesis account. The apostle John wants me to see a light that is greater still than the one called day. It is The Light that created light.
In him was life, and that life was the light of all mankind. The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it. The true light that gives light to everyone was coming into the world. Yet to all who did receive him, to those who believed in his name, he gave the right to become children of God (From John Chapter One).
About midway through John’s Gospel he introduces a man who was blind from birth. His purpose is to invite me as a reader to come and see light. Surely, John’s spirit must have glowed when he started to record as he reflected upon the events that surrounded Jesus and a blind man. Truly, God saved the best for now. Jesus declares:
“. . . I am the light of the world.” After saying this, he spit on the ground, made some mud with the saliva, and put it on the man’s eyes. “Go,” he told him, “wash in the Pool of Siloam” (this word means “Sent”). So, the man went and washed, and came home seeing (John 9:5-7).
Like the unnamed Banquet Master (when Jesus made water become wine ) we are not given the name of the blindman. John wants all who read to self-identify as the recipient 
of Jesus’ sign. He invites readers to come and see light. I meet real light when I encounter Jesus. I meet the light that is greater than all displays of illumination. I meet the light of the world.
I can’t help but add John’s inclusion of Jesus reason for him own self-description as light. I have come into the world as a light, so that no one who believes in me should stay in darkness (John 12:46).
I would love to hear your description of your own encounter with the light of the world. How does that encounter continue to play out in your daily walk? How does it continue to be a display of light?
Stay tuned.
Dr. Gary J. Sorrells
A GodReflection: Come and See Light
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