The true light that gives light to everyone was coming into the world.

John 1:9

Jesus Christ is the hope of the world. Matthew 12:21 says, “in His name, the nations will put their hope.” He is also the light of the world. Isaiah 9:2 says, “the people walking in darkness have seen a great light, on those living in the land of the shadow of death a light has dawned.” John 1:9 says of Jesus’ advent, “the true light that gives light to everyone was coming into the world.”

Many years ago there was a song called “Big Bad John.” It told of a mine collapse where men were trapped in darkness and doomed to die. Then Big John entered the mine and lifted a timber. One man shouted, “there is a light above.” “Twenty men scrambled from a would-be grave and now there’s one left down there to save—Big John.” He sacrificed his life to save others and so did Jesus. Because of Jesus, there’s a light up above and hope for everyone.

The ministry of ESA/Love INC connects people in need with churches that care. People in need call Love INC, where we screen their needs and try to find help for them in the name of Christ. Many of the people that call our helpline are very needy and some have lost hope. Everyone who calls is offered prayer and the opportunity to be connected with a caring church. You can join us in receiving those calls by volunteering three hours per week in our office.

Every Christian can shine the light of Christ into the darkness of others. Isaiah 40:31 tells us, “those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles, they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not faint.”

God can change lives. Great hope awaits those who know Christ—both now and forever.