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There’s something warm and welcoming about light, especially during the holidays. We’re drawn to Christmas lights hugging houses and draped around trees. We take a second look at shiny objects as they reflect light in a holiday window display. We look up at the sparkle of starlight that decorates the winter sky like a jeweled necklace. The soft glow of a fire wraps us in comfort. Light from a lamp post or a front porch reassures and welcomes us.
Light brings our hearts joy.
For some, light comes in another form. Reading God’s Word brings illumination. Its glow warms, encourages, and enlightens us because it is God’s love letter to us.
Light in the darkness seems to give us a sign, a glimmer of hope.
As we consider the meaning of Christmas, we can’t help but celebrate God’s gift of his Son, Jesus. God himself reached down from heaven because He wanted relationship with us. He wanted to share himself, the gift of light and life, with us through his Son. As the lyrics of a song say, “Light of the world, you stepped down into darkness.” (Written by Michael W. Smith and Paul Baloche.) What a game-changer!
That act of love is the very reason we take time to express our gratitude at Thanksgiving and celebrate heaven’s gift at Christmas. The light of Jesus is the hope for all people everywhere. We are loved. We are wanted. We are wrapped in the light of his love.
