Monday, December 1, 2025

Light that overcomes darkness


 Oh, the Christmas tree lights!
And birthday candle lights…
Nightlights… and moon light.
Front porch lights….
Sunrise light…
And now Advent candle lights - one by one.
In every case, the darkness loses its scariness. A time of rejoicing; a time of security.

All beckon: “Come! And enter My Peace. And celebrate!”
A pause and a moment of stillness. Take time to capture it. All the different lights have something to say. 

Celebrate!
Christ’s birth.
Your birth.
Sight in the darkness.
Welcome home.
Good morning!
Great expectation!

The Word gave life to everything that was created, and his life brought light to everyone. The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness can never extinguish it. - John 1:4-5 NLT 


Later, in one of his talks, Jesus said to the people, “I am the Light of the world. So if you follow me, you won’t be stumbling through the darkness, for living light will flood your path.” - John 8:12 TLB


Over and over again, day in and day out, we can find light. In Christ and in each other.


 No one lights a lamp and then puts it under a basket. Instead, a lamp is placed on a stand, where it gives light to everyone in the house. - Matthew 5:15 NLT


A celebration of others.

A safe place to land.

A guide through their darkness.

A warm welcoming embrace.

A blessing of new mercies.

A beacon of hope… 


Lord, may they see the Jesus light in us today.