Advent Day 4
Read:
Isaiah 9:2, Matthew 4:15-6, John 8:12
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“The people that walked in darkness
have seen a great light: they that dwell in the land of the shadow of death,
upon them hath the light shined.”
Isaiah 9:2
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I love the lights of Christmas. Tonight I was able to go and view the massive
light display at Tanglewood with some friends and their dog. The dog stood on my lap the entire time enamored
by the whole display. I confess that I
did describe the scenes to her as we progressed through the park. The displays were tasteful and
enchanting. I was really taken with the
nativity scene – the Magi were yards away from the stable –on their way. Lights – we have too often associated them
with extreme commercialism – however, I believe the child of God can rejoice in
seeing the lights, because they remind us of the One this season celebrates –
the Light of the World.
Isaiah 9:2 describes how the darkness will be broken and
Matthew 4:16 further describes how the Lord Jesus was the fulfillment of this
prophecy. He came to bring light to
Israel, the light of truth and peace. In John 8:12, Christ proclaims Himself to
be the light of the world, the One who enables us to walk in the light so that
our lives align with what is pleasing to Him.
Light also dispels dark thinking and fearful images that prey on our
hearts and minds. This Christmas, may we
celebrate the Light!
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