Gen 1:1-4; John 1:9-14; 8:12

The Gospel of John tells us that the Word with God from the beginning was the life and light of all humans (1:1-4, 9).  This light became flesh (1:14), shining in the darkness as Jesus touched the lives of those in Galilee (Matt 4:16).  This light, however, caused some to flee back into the darkness because they loved their evil deeds (John 3:19-20).  Ultimately, those who loved darkness sought to snuff out the light by crucifying Jesus, yet the darkness was unable to overcome the light (John 1:5).  Not only did the Light of the World shine forth again on the third day, but he promised his followers that they would never walk in darkness (John 8:12).  So even if we walk through the valley of the shadow of death (Ps 23:4), we go forth boldly because Jesus has walked that path before us and lights the path for us.  We do not have to face suffering or enter death as those who have no hope (1 Thess 4:13).  At Christmas, we celebrate the coming of the Light of the World.  Rejoice for your light has come! (Isa 60:1-5)

C.S. Lewis once said, “I believe in Christianity as I believe that the sun has risen: not only because I see it, but because by it I see everything else (The Weight of Glory).  As an atheist, he doubted Christianity.  But as various Christians talked to him about their faith and as he read more about Jesus, he realized that the world made more sense through the Light of the World.  Ultimately, he stepped into the light so others could see that what he did was done by God (John 3:21).  Have you stepped into the light?  Rejoice, for your light has come!

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