Wednesday, December 11

 

 

Reading: John 1:1–14

“The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness can never extinguish it.”
(John 1:5, NLT)

 

I don’t know about you, but I hate being in the dark. There is nothing interesting about the darkness. Actually, there is only opposition, such as fear, distrust, doubt and maybe even feelings of hopelessness. Come to think of it, only creepy, crawly, “fungus-y,” stinky things grow and are born in darkness. Being in the dark can cause more harm than good. For example, relationally speaking, let’s say you have a business partner who is keeping you “in the dark” (not sharing ideas with you), and he or she has plans to overtake your business. That can bring about mistrust and ultimately you may part ways with that person. The same holds true for any relationship or situation that involves any aspect of being in darkness; eventually, someone or something will have to change. Let’s face it: being left out and kept in the dark about anything, implies rejection and exclusion; and that, my friends, is never fun. At times the darkness can be downright overwhelming.

 

 

Here is the good news! Jesus is referred to as the LIGHT of the world. In the Gospel of John, chapter one, John talks about Jesus being the Word and existing since the dawn of time as the light that the darkness cannot extinguish. The Wonder of the Christ is that He is the illumination, the clear sight for those who want to leave the darkness of sin. This little child that Mary holds will be the one to extend His hands and lead us all into His marvelous light. He will reveal and illuminate all the creepy, crawly, stinky things that have been growing and festering in the dark places of our hearts and world and He will cleanse us with His blood. Thereby, constructing us to become carriers of that very same light; His light.

 

Prayer: Father, as we marvel at the beauty of your love, would you encourage us to embrace the wonder and the awe of the inextinguishable light of your Son, Jesus. Give us the courage to walk in the light, so that we may truly flourish as we commune with you on this earthly journey.

Jeanny Alexandre
Chapel Worship Coordinator