8:12 Jesus, Our Light and Salvation Light is common religious imagery. In fact, light played an important role in the Feast of Shelters—the Jewish festival that was going on when Jesus spoke these words. Jesus says that he is “the light of the world.” Jesus is the light that reveals God. Psalm 27:1 states, “The LORD is my light and my salvation.” Light also reveals sin, and those walking in light avoid judgment.