Am I able to testify the Light

Gospel Thoughts

Advent Season : 3rd Week - Sunday

GOSPEL Jn 1:6-8,19-28

First Reading - Is 61:1-2, 10-11

Second Reading 1Thes 5:16-24

*Am I able to testify Light*

*Is my Life suitable for testifying Light*

*1) Who are you?*

This one of the questions which was asked for John the Baptist.

The answer to this question has direct reference to the light. 

He says that "I came to testify to the Light"

In other words I am the voice crying in the wilderness in order to testify to the Light

*2) What is the meaning of testifying*

Testifying means *serve as evidence or proof that something exists*

Here John's Mission and existence serves as an evidence for the light or for the existence of the Light. 

Here light refers to Jesus and His mission. 

*3) Who can testify the Light?*

From the life and mission of John the Baptist it is very clear that only one who knows about the light can testify the light. 

John knew exactly who is the light and the greatness of the light. So he was able to give proof for the existence of light. 

Unless one has this light within oneself, one can't bear witness to light. 

*4) Things that are necessary for testify light*

The life of John the Baptist shows us the necessary things which are necessary to bear witness to the light. 

*A) Life of Prayer*

This is one of the important things which is needed to testify light. 

John's life is the best example for prayer and deep spirituality. 

*B) Simplicity of life*

John's simplicity of life is the foundation factor which motivated him to testify the light. 

*C) Humility*

John's humility is great. He humbled himself before Christ and He knew his role as precursor of Jesus. 

*D) Penance*

Johns penance shows the personality and his discipline in living a holy life. 

His food was wild honey and locust. This also shows the type of penance he practiced in order to bear witness to light. 

*E) Courage*

John had extraordinary courage. He was in a position to challenge king Herod and ready to die for the sake of truth. 

Only those people who have courage can testify light. 

*F) Truth*

Truth is the first principle of His life. 

Other than truth he would not speak anything. 

He was born in truth, lived for truth, caught for truth, and died for truth. 

One who fights for truth and justice can bear witness to light 

*5) Light is the Symbol of God*

Light is always compared to God. Wherever there is God there is light and wherever there is light, there is God. 

Darkness symbolises devil and his kingdom. 

*6) Without light Life is impossible*

Any life for that matter will not grow without light. 

Light is necessary for all sorts of life and to Human beings light is most necessary thing. 

*7) Light brightens our Life*

Light makes us Happy and it gives a special boost for our life. 

With light life seems to be happy, joyful, and cheerful. 

*8) Christmas is the feast of Light*

Light is the main thing which is highlighted in Christmas mystery. 

There is external light, which makes us cheerful. 

More than that, Christ is the real light of the World, who brings all things to the light and to His Presence. 

*9) Our main mission is to testify to the Light*

Our life is one of the ways to testify to the light. 

The way we live, our attitude, our mission definitely can testify to the light. 

But the question is, Am I confident to say like John the Baptist that my Life is in position to testify to the light?/

Think about it.

*God bless you and your family. Praying for you and your dear ones*

*Fr Maxim Dsouza*

*Jeppu Seminary*

*Mangalore*