The Celebration of the Light

Again Jesus spoke to them, saying, “I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will not walk in darkness, but will have the light of life. John 8:12 ESV

Life is not fully complete without Jesus. A life without Him is compared to a world of the blind and darkness, full of confusion and crisis. No matter who you are, or whatever you have accomplished, if you are void of salvation through Jesus Christ, there is no other name given to you than what Apostle Paul wrote in Ephesians 5: 8 that “For at one time you were darkness, but now you are light in the Lord. Walk as children of light” We are all created to crave the Creator, our Father, and only through a relationship with Jesus can the dark parts of our hearts and life brighten. Light is part of who Jesus is. The origin of phos describes how light makes manifest, evident, exposed or clear. Jesus said, “While I am in the world, I am the light of the world.” -John 9:5 “There is no darkness so dense, so menacing, or so difficult that it cannot be overcome by light.” Being separate, ignorant, or unaware of the dark leaves us wanting for something we cannot produce on our own. We come to the end of ourselves in frustration, hopelessness, or an aloof sense of happiness and joy, when we traverse through life in darkness. . With Christ, we have the absolute fullness of life “The true light that gives light to everyone was coming into the world. He was in the world, and though the world was made through him, the world did not recognize him.” -John 1:9-10 In the Gospel according to Matthew, the Maggie saw his light and followed it through to Bethlehem. These strangers could identify the light but Herod and his chiefs could not. “When they saw the star, they rejoiced with great delight. 11On coming to the house, they saw the Child with His mother Mary, and they fell down and worshiped Him. Then they opened their treasures and presented Him with gifts of gold and frankincense and myrrh.” No wonder when Jesus was born, great light shown around the shepherd in the field and there was great carol from heaven As we celebrate Christmas: Learn to light a candle in the darkest moments of someone's life. You may think your light is small, but it can make a huge difference in other people’s lives. As we work to create light for others, we naturally light our own way. Light is the symbol of truth Live by the light of life and your life will not be void of legitimate happiness. “No degree of worldly darkness can extinguish the glow of a soul’s inner light. Remain blessed in Jesus name.