Who is Jesus? The Light in Galilee

Verses:

'Nevertheless, there will be no more gloom for those who were in distress. In the past he humbled the land of Zebulun and the land of Naphtali, but in the future he will honor Galilee of the nations, by the Way of the Sea, beyond the Jordan— '

Isaiah 9:1

'Leaving Nazareth, he went and lived in Capernaum, which was by the lake in the area of Zebulun and Naphtali— '

Matthew 4:13

'In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. He was with God in the beginning. Through him all things were made; without him nothing was made that has been made. In him was life, and that life was the light of all mankind. The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it. There was a man sent from God whose name was John. He came as a witness to testify concerning that light, so that through him all might believe. He himself was not the light; he came only as a witness to the light. The true light that gives light to everyone was coming into the world. He was in the world, and though the world was made through him, the world did not recognize him. He came to that which was his own, but his own did not receive him. Yet to all who did receive him, to those who believed in his name, he gave the right to become children of God— children born not of natural descent, nor of human decision or a husband’s will, but born of God. The Word became flesh and made his dwelling among us. We have seen his glory, the glory of the one and only Son, who came from the Father, full of grace and truth. '

John 1:1

'Then Jesus declared, “I am the bread of life. Whoever comes to me will never go hungry, and whoever believes in me will never be thirsty. But as I told you, you have seen me and still you do not believe. All those the Father gives me will come to me, and whoever comes to me I will never drive away. For I have come down from heaven not to do my will but to do the will of him who sent me. And this is the will of him who sent me, that I shall lose none of all those he has given me, but raise them up at the last day. For my Father’s will is that everyone who looks to the Son and believes in him shall have eternal life, and I will raise them up at the last day.” '

John 6:35

Devotional:

When Jesus walked through Galilee, He wasn’t just a teacher or a prophet; He was the very presence of God among His people. John 1:14 says, “The Word became flesh and made His dwelling among us. We have seen His glory, the glory of the one and only Son, Who came from the Father, full of grace and truth.” In Galilee, Jesus revealed who He was, not just in words, but in action.

In John 2, He performed His first miracle in Cana, turning water into wine, showing His power over creation. In John 4, He spoke with the Samaritan woman at the well, revealing Himself as the Messiah, the source of Living Water. Jesus took the time to help the woman at the well truly experience His forgiveness. Additionally, throughout his time in Galilee, we see Jesus showing His greatness as He fed the five thousand and healed the blind man. These actions no doubt prove His power and that He is the son of God, honoring Galilee like it was said in Isaiah 9.

Throughout Jesus’ ministry in Galilee, He didn’t just preach, He changed lives. He healed the sick, fed the hungry, and offered hope to a world that needed Him. But more than that, He invited people to believe in Him, to follow Him, and to experience eternal life. Who was Jesus? He was, and is, the Son of God, the Savior who brings light to the darkness.

Reflect:
How do you see Jesus? Do you think of Him as a good teacher, a miracle worker, or do you recognize Him as the Son of God who came to save you? Think about the moments in Jesus’ ministry in Galilee—what stands out to you? How has Jesus brought light into your life?

Respond:
Take time today to meditate on who Jesus is. Read John 1:1-14 and John 6:35-40. Ask God to reveal to you a deeper understanding of Jesus. Take the time to consider how you can use your actions today to help someone else know Christ.

Pray:
Lord Jesus, you are more than just a good teacher or a healer—you are the Son of God. Thank You for showing us who You genuinely are throughout ministry in Galilee. Jesus, thank You also for showing us grace and truth. Help me to see You more clearly, to trust You more fully, and to follow You more courageously. Allow me to be filled with Your love so I may share it with others so they may know You. Amen.