Sunrise and sunset are my favorite times of day. This morning I rose while it was still dark, flipped on the Christmas lights and started working in the kitchen. Several glances out the window gleaned a shift from darkness to the gradual blue and magenta sky of dawn. As the sun crested the horizon, sunlight flooded the landscape bringing it to life.
I’ve always enjoyed watching the sunrise, but this morning it struck me how magnificent the sun is–a vast, fiery orb millions of miles from earth that surrounds us with light and warmth. No earthly light can even come close to its colossal brilliance, so bright it can’t be looked upon. Once again I was amazed how something so far away could bring light and warmth to half the surface of the earth,
MORE AMAZING AND GLORIOUS
As I pondered the Lord’s marvelous creation and the way He planned out every detail, placing it at the perfect distance to give off just the right amount of light, heat, and consistency, it struck me that there is even a more amazing and glorious “Son”.
Jesus, Emmanuel – God with us.
Jesus brought light to a dark world. Yet, unlike the finite power of the earth’s sun, He brought light to all the world through His Spirit-filled life, His sacrificial death, and His glorious resurrection were a testament of God’s great love for us.
THE LIGHT OF THE WORLD
We have an awesome redeemer–the Light of the World. Unlike the distant sun, the Son of God came and dwelt among us. He arrived in a quiet, humble way, unnoticed by the world. And yet, the light of Christ shines brighter in our hearts than a thousand suns ever could.
As you celebrate Christmas, may the knowledge of God’s precious gift of love and eternal life bring you joy and blessing. No matter how dark and challenging this world around us may grow, Jesus–the Light of Heaven–shines in our hearts and lives.
~ How do you keep Jesus at the center of your Christmas celebration?
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I have been reading through the Bible all year and that keeps me grounded in the Lord Jesus Christ. I also was able to sing in choir this year! Yay! Our Christmas presentation was called “Majesty!”
Wonderful! Thanks, Linda. There is nothing better than God’s Word and worship in song to keep us grounded in Him.
Thank you for that beautiful message, Cynthia. May the love our God shown by giving us His Only Begotten Son as a Gift to open the doors to heaven shine bright in your heart, so others can see the glow within you, thanks to this unspeakable Gift. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.
Thank you for that prayer and your kind words, Sharon. Have a wonderful Christmas. God bless!