Day 356 (Through the Bible in a year readings for today: Nahum; Rev. 13)
BEHOLD THE LIGHT
“The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it.” (John 1:5 ESV)
In the third stanza of the LSB #384 we are told that Jesus, the long awaited for Light of the world has finally arrived. Now He shines and we get to praise Him.
This is He whom seers in old time
Chanted of with one accord,
Whom the voices of the prophets
Promised in their faithful word.
Now He shines, the long-expected;
Let creation praise its Lord
Evermore and evermore.
(‘Of t he Father’s Love Begotten,” Lutheran Service Book #384 - 30
In the selected verse for today, John points us to Jesus, and in effect says BEHOLD THE LIGHT. Jesus stands out in stark contrast to the rest of this sin-darkened world. The reason for “Joy to the World” is because the Babe of Bethlehem is the light sent from God the Father to overcome the darkness in your life.
As you finish your preparations for Christmas, please remember what it is all about. Jesus came to brighten your life with His forgiveness, His comfort and His promise of heaven.
Dearest Lord Jesus, please shine Your joy and peace into my heart and life so that I may BEHOLD YOUR LIGHT anew this year. And then, please shine through me to others. Amen.
Pastor David Paape
Daily Bible Reading Chart covering the entire Bible in one year.
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