Jesus is the Son of God, sent to Earth by God the Father to reveal man’s problem and God’s solution (provision).
John’s Jewish audience would have been at fever pitch by the end of chapter 8 with Jesus proclaiming “I AM!!!” The Pharisees came hard, but Jesus came harder.
God has gone to the greatest lengths to reach out to mankind.
To fully appreciate God’s provision people must first realize their deepest need. Grace > sin v.11. Light > Darkness v.12. Knowledge < ignorance v.23. Truth < lies v.31. Jesus > religion v.58.
I am one of those people God has mercifully reached out to. I had all of these soul crushing problems that Jesus lifted. This passage applied to my life demands my eternal allegiance.
When conversation is brought up about hardships and problems that are really rooted in what I listed above (in the 4th arrow), I need to personally point to the solution to each of the problems.
Father, help me be about your business of constantly worshipping Jesus and pointing others to him.
