This is the time of the year when it gets dark early. Every day we lose a few minutes of daylight until we reach the winter solstice. Then we begin to add minutes of daylight.
This also seems to be a time of darkness around our world. There are wars on various fronts. Terrorism is a real threat everywhere. Perhaps greatest of all, however, is a spiritual darkness that seems to be pervading everything. So many are rejecting God and living for their own glory.
That is why I am so thankful today for the light that comes to all who are in Christ Jesus! The OT promised that the Word of God would light the path in front of us.
“Your word is a lamp for my feet and a light on my path.” [Psalm 119:105 HCSB]
The NT tells us that the light in front of us is Christ Jesus Himself. He is the “light of men.”
“In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. He was with God in the beginning. All things were created through Him, and apart from Him not one thing was created that has been created. Life was in Him, and that life was the light of men. That light shines in the darkness, yet the darkness did not overcome it.” [John 1:1-5 HCSB]
No matter how much darkness abounds in this world, those who abide in Christ Jesus have a light that darkness cannot ever overcome!
Thank you, LORD, for Your light in our world and in our lives! Amen
