John 1:7

John was sent to testify about the Light he had seen.  It was God's plan that as a result of his witness about the Light everyone who heard him might come to believe.  John 1:7 EFP

Well, there you have it—the answer to the question, “Why did God send John?” This is in addition to, “Who is this John?”  The identity of the Light is only partially revealed; the light is the Word, since it is the Word that gives light to the world through His life (verse 4).  That’s all we know so far.

But let’s follow the previous conclusion established in the previous verse, that is, we are also called by God to perform a special task.  Here we see our mission in life.  Number one is to testify about the “Light we have seen.”  Number two is to give every person with whom we come in contact, the opportunity to believe in the “Light” we introduce to them.

Two things become quite clear.  We have to see something (in this case, someone!) in order to testify about what or who we have seen.  Finally, without our witness there are many who might never have the opportunity to make a decision about the yet-the-be-revealed Word who gives light and life to the world.  Bottom line, we all have a witness to give—either a witness about ourselves or a witness about the Word.  I pray for you, my loved ones, if the witness you give is about you—then let it be good.  In this way your witness will point to the only One worthy of our devotion—He is our True Witness, and He brings light and life to all.  There’s some good news to share!