Isaiah 9:2 “The people walking in darkness have seen a great light; on those living in deep darkness a light has dawned.”

I love stories about people who have lived their lives in darkness and despair and met the light of Christ and their lives were changed. On Sunday my husband told a story just like this.

There is a retired missionary who has come and served with us on a Saturday night for years. My husband asked him, “Why do you and your wife keep coming downtown to serve the streets with us?”. The answer the gentlemen gave Bill, shocked him. He said “my grandfather was a homeless alcoholic who lived on these very streets. He came to know Jesus in a place, just like this. “The light of Jesus shines brightly in dark places.

My own father and my brother both struggled terribly with addictions. My dad lived in a rooming house for a while. When I serve the dear people from the streets, I often think of them. It warms my heart to do so. While I don’t have that remarkable story to tell of my dad or my brother, they did have opportunity to meet Jesus through different avenues. I am thankful for each one of those times. How the light of my Savior shone into their lives.

The Light of Christ which shines in the darkness is a precious light indeed. The power of that light- Jesus the light of the world, who brings with Him not only hope but life and light. As we celebrate the birth of the Light of the world this Christmas season, let us remember those who do not know Jesus and His redeeming love.

There is no shortage of people who live in all kinds of darkness. May the light of Christ shine on them. No one is beyond His reach His help. As long as God is on the throne, there are NO hopeless cases!

Dear Father,

You are the Good Shepherd and the Light of the World. I praise You for the light that shines year after year, generation after generation. You are always All Powerful and More than able Your arm is NOT too short that it cannot save. Today I lay _____ before your throne. Shine Your beautiful light into the darkness that surrounds them and call them Father. Call them in such a way that they can hear! Thank You Father for your mercy!!

In Jesus Name

Amen