“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
A couple of weeks ago, Randy and I were putting up our traditional Christmas decorations. Most of these garlands, wreaths, trees, etc. have pre-lit lights on them which is great if the lights work. Most of the time, I check the lights before I put them up, but this time I was out doing errands, and Randy put them up! When I got home and plugged them in to the source of electricity, there was no light – only darkness.
It’s so maddening because I know there is probably only one or two bad lights, but unless you can find them, the entire string is faulty. These couple of lights plunge everything into darkness. They prevent the light from shining in the darkness. Hours later, we had removed all the faulty strings and replaced them with new ones. What a difference light makes to a home, a door, and a life.
Just like decorations, there are circumstances in this world that seem to be intent on putting out the light in so many lives. Then comes Christmas – the time that offers hope to the world.
Jesus came to bring light to the world. He brings the Light of His truth, the Light of His word, and the Light of eternal life. In this world, we all need to hear about and see the light that Jesus can bring into a life that is struggling with darkness. We, as followers, are bearers of this light, and it is our job to find the dark spots and bring light to them.
As we celebrate the birth of our Savior, I pray that all can experience the “Light of the World”, Jesus Christ.
Merry Christmas!