S – Jesus spoke to them again: “I am the light of the world. Anyone who follows me will never walk in the darkness but will have the light of life.”

John 8:12 CSB

O – Commentary:

Jesus … said, I am the Light of the world (cf. 1:4, 9; 12:35, 46). The world is in darkness, a symbol of evil, sin, and ignorance (Isa. 9:2; Matt. 4:16; 27:45; John 3:19). “Light” in the Bible is a symbol of God and His holiness (Acts 9:3; 1 John 1:5). Jesus is “the Light,” not merely a light or another light among many lights. He is the only Light, “the true Light” (John 1:9), for the whole world. When Jesus said, Whoever follows Me, He meant whoever believes and obeys Him (cf. 10:4–5, 27; 12:26; 21:19–20, 22). Jesus was speaking of salvation

“John,” in The Bible Knowledge Commentary: An Exposition of the Scriptures

A – The darkness is there everyday.  It was there before God created light.  Yet, any element of light dispels and defeats the darkness.  Jesus’ love, character and blood defeats all forms of darkness.  When we walk in a relationship with Him, we navigate the darkness of sin with victory and confidence that God defeated the darkness from the beginning and still does today.

R – Heavenly Father, you are the Light of the world.  Thank you for giving us victory over any darkness that comes against us.  We choose our relationship with you as a foundation for our day.  We choose to put our faith and trust in you.