What's in a name?

“Light” is a metaphor used extensively in the Bible to describe God, Jesus, and followers of Jesus.

God is light

(1 John 1:5)

Jesus is the light of the world

(John 8:12)

Followers of Jesus are called to reflect the light of God to the world

(Matthew 5:14)

God is our 'leading light' and we are called to be that light to others.

As followers, Jesus is our ‘Leader’ – the King of Kings and the Lord of Lords

(Revelation 17:14).

He models a perfect example of leadership, and that is through service to others

(John 13:14-17).

What's in a name?: Who We Are

To extend the metaphor further, “leading lights” is a nautical term for a pair of light beacons whose purpose is to indicate a safe passage for vessels entering dangerous waters.

You don't have to think too hard to see a light that keeps you safe and guides you from danger being a comparison to the light of God.

God protects us and guides us, and he puts His light in us so we can do the same for others.

What's in a name?: Who We Are