John 8:12 “Then spake Jesus again unto them, saying, I am the light of the world: he that followeth me shall not walk in darkness, but shall have the light of life.”
Immediately after Jesus told the woman caught in adultery “Neither do I condemn thee: go, and sin no more,” He gave the words of this verse to her and to all those around Him.
These verses reveal that God does not give forgiveness to those who plan to go on sinning after they make a profession of faith. He seeks repentance – a change of heart and mind toward sin – with a whole-hearted desire to serve Him.
If He did not have such expectations, there would be no point in making us “new creatures” in Christ. At true salvation (yes, there are many who only think they have it – but do not) God gives to the believer everything needed for victory over sin.
The text verse says that the followers of Christ “shall not walk in darkness.” “Old things are passed away.” However, God always gives a choice. Walking in sin can no longer satisfy and He will chasten those who continue to rebel against His leading.
To believers who seek to draw nigh to God and follow Him, He promises to give them “the light of life.” It refers to the guidance of His Spirit through this dark world, and wisdom to know how to please God.
When a Christian strays from God’s chosen path – even a little bit, they lose His guidance, peace, and joy – and other fruits of the Spirit. They start walking in darkness – alone without His leading. Getting right, confessing your sin with a true desire to serve Him faithfully, is the key to returning to the light God wants to give you every day.