John 8:12 “When Jesus spoke again to the people, he said, “I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will never walk in darkness, but will have the light of life.” NIV
Daylight saving time is over. We will now get up in the dark,
our children will walk to the school bus stop in the dark, and we’ll drive to work
… in the dark. But we do not have to feel that darkness has overtaken us.
Christ’s light shines within and fills us with His love.
This is also the time when people start lighting their homes,
from the peak of the house to sparkling shrubs near the basement windows. They burn
aromatic candles and cover up with warm blankets as they sit around the fire pit
in the backyard a few more times before snow fills the brick-formed circle. Watching
the flickering flames, the outdoorsy fragrance of burning wood fills them with
relaxing peace. They decorate for Christmas before the Thanksgiving turkey has
been carved. Some are wise enough to wait to blow up the six-foot-tall Santa balloon
with armloads of gifts, and his friend Rudolf with his red nose, a beacon in
the night, until the cranberry salad leftovers have been eaten.
But remember, Jesus has already told us, He is the light,
the beacon in the darkness. And He brings the gift of abundant life. He doesn’t
promise riches as we on earth interpret bounty. His riches come from His gift
of light, Love, and eternal life. This holiday season, remember to brighten the
way for others by bringing them the knowledge of the true Light that comes from
the Son of God, our Savior, Jesus Christ.
Doris
Doris Gaines
Rapp, Ph.D.
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