These words are proclaimed to the woman who has been condemned for being caught in the sin of adultery. Jesus has deterred her condemners and has shown her mercy himself. "I do not condemn you. Go and sin no more." It is in this context of condemning and forgiving sin we see Jesus proclaiming that He is the light of the world.
Light does many things, but of first importance light reveals what things are. Light reflects an objects true nature allowing it to be seen. Jesus being light allows us to navigate through the path of life without being deceived. This woman has been deceived to living a promiscuous life. When ever we choose to indulge in sin we are choosing to believe a lie and walk in darkness. Jesus reveals to us God's heart, "He who has seen me has seen the Father." (John 14:9) Once this woman see's the light of Jesus she can now live a life free from the deceitfulness of sin. "He who follows Me shall not walk in darkness."
Light is also the source of all life on earth. Light brings photosynthesis to plant life which is the foundation of all other living creatures. Without light all of us would perish. Jesus brings us true spiritual life. He truly is the source and sustainer of all life on Earth. If we follow Him we will no longer be deceived to believing the lie that sin's pleasures bring fulfillment to life. When we make the decision to repent from sin and follow Jesus, we will as Christ promised "...have the light of life." ~Selah
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