
Then Jesus spoke to them again, saying, “I am the light of the world. He who follows Me shall not walk in darkness, but have the light of life.” —John 8:12
As I think about the birth of Jesus, I consider how the shepherds must have felt when they saw the star shining in the night sky – the light illuminating a celestial being with the most wonderful news, then suddenly joined by others glorifying God for a gift so precious none can compare to it.
What would have I done? How would I have felt? Would I have fallen in fear or jumped with delight?
I hope and pray that I would have been like the shepherds: running to see this glorious gift of salvation from God. Praise God for sharing His gift with such a lowly person as me. What a privilege to behold the baby with his mother in a stable and realize that God cares for everyone, even me. How beautiful! How wonderful! How amazing! Welcome Child of Light! Illuminate our hearts.
Dear God, thank you for Jesus, the light of the world. Shine your light on us this Christmas season and forevermore. In Jesus’ name, amen
L. Darlene Dickson