Joh 12:35 | KingComments | STEP | Instead of answering their curious question, the Lord points out that they only have a short time left to escape darkness. Now He is still with them as the Light. Let them take refuge in Him and walk in the Light. Then the darkness of the night will not overtake them with the result that they will become completely disoriented. In His Person they have the Light with them. He summons them to believe in Him. Then they will become sons of Light, people who are characterized by light because they came forth from it ( ; ; ). Then they will understand everything He has said and they themselves will spread light to others ( ; ). After this invitation, the Lord withdraws from them and they can no longer find Him.

‏ John 12:35

Last Call to Believe in the Light

Instead of answering their curious question, the Lord points out that they only have a short time left to escape darkness. Now He is still with them as the Light. Let them take refuge in Him and walk in the Light. Then the darkness of the night will not overtake them with the result that they will become completely disoriented. In His Person they have the Light with them.

He summons them to believe in Him. Then they will become sons of Light, people who are characterized by light because they came forth from it (Lk 16:8; Eph 5:8; 1Thes 5:5). Then they will understand everything He has said and they themselves will spread light to others (Mt 5:14; Phil 2:15). After this invitation, the Lord withdraws from them and they can no longer find Him.