Yesterday we looked up. Today, we look sideways. John tells us the true light came into the world. God stepped into our darkness so we could become his children. It's a stunning promise of a new identity. Usually, identity comes from being born into a noble family or willing yourself into a higher station in life. But John says that receiving this light makes you God-born. Yet John holds off on telling us the light's identity. Instead, he introduces us to John, who was not the light. And he deepens the conflict: God's people rejected God. They had the prophecies and the preparation. But they were so invested in defending themselves as God's special people that they couldn't recognize God when he arrived. It's possible to stand in the light but only see darkness. So, John's story draws us in and asks if we want to see God. The world didn't recognize him. Neither did his people. As we look around, some people are pointing to themselves. But John the Baptist could see the light. Are you looking for the light?