His disciples said, "Show us the place where you are, for we must seek it." He said to them, "Anyone here with two ears had better listen! There is light within a person of light, and it shines on the whole world. If it does not shine, it is dark." (24 Thomas)

This light is where the spirit of God abides. Here is the place of Jesus.

In Mark's gospel Jesus explained, "the kingdom of God is within you." (Mark 17:20-21)

In John's gospel Jesus explained, "I am the light of the world." (John 8:12)

In John's gospel we also read, "What has come into being in him was life, and the life was the light of all people. The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness did not overcome it." (John 1:1-5)

That each of us are as shards of this original light is an understanding common to many ancient traditions. For the Christian our journey of self-discovery is assisted by the example of Jesus. A moonbeam's light is of a different sort than the August sun, which is distinguished from the light sparkling on a wintry day. We seek the light that we share with Jesus.