SEEING THE LIGHT
Today's reading: Isaiah 7-11

"The people who walk in darkness will see a great light--a light that will shine on all who live in the land where death casts its shadow." Isaiah 9:2 NLT

This promise was given during a very dark time in Christian history.

A time when God's people were targets.

A time when the Temple was ridiculed.

A time when hope was seemingly snuffed out by the enemy.

It was during this very dark time a promise was given--a promise of Light.

Light came in the form of a Baby in a manger.

A Galilean Who could heal.

A Friend of fishermen Who could calm the winds and waves.

A Jewish man Who spoke the words of God without a doubt in His heart.

A perfect Lamb among those needing a sacrifice.

The Light came and died for us on a cross. This Light rose again to save and empower us. This Light filled us with Himself as He cleansed us from our sins.

Now it is up to us to shine forth that Light.

'This little light of mine--I'm gonna let it shine!'