“The
Light of Christ”
John
1:4-5
At the time of
creation God said, “Let there be light,” and with these words what was dark and
void became illuminated with the sun. When God spoke these words the One whom
we call Jesus was present as was the Spirit. God spoke and there was light.
When we celebrated
Christ’s coming to earth in human form we state that the Light of God has come
to us. But do we really understand what this means?
The New Year has come into our region
with much snowfall, cold temperatures and icy roads. But what is amazing is the
brightness of our sun as it shines on these cold winter days. The light of the
sun reminds us of what occurred at the time of creation. Our world in North
America is experiencing winter—less sunlight per day than in the summer and yet
when the sun shines it is so bright sunglasses are necessary especially if the
sun reflects off the ice on streets or snow. Bright light/ darkness these
contrasts invite us to something new and different but do we connect this light
with Christ who was born one night and whose star shone brightly over the place
where he laid in a manger?
And do we also connect the darkness
which overshadowed the world the day he died on the cross. This was one of the
darkest days in human history. Jesus, the promised messiah and king of the Jews
was crucified on a cross and darkness appeared in the middle of the day. The
light of Christ was put out and darkness filled the earth. Yet this was not the
end. For Christ’s light shines again for he rose from death and because of his
resurrection we know again Christ as the Light of the world.
The question for us to consider is
do we reflect His Light in this world? Do we take his light to what may be
deemed as dark corners in our cities where hope is lost and where there is no
joy? Do we shine or reflect Christ’s light as he lives in our hearts and minds
or are we merely wandering in the darkness or seeking something or someone to
show us the way?
A children’s song has these lyrics:
This little light of mine; I’m gonna let it shine
Let it shine, Let
it shine, Let it shine..” Are you reflecting Christ’s light and are you letting
his light shine for Him in these dark winter days? How and what are you doing
to enable this to occur? Why not share it with others?
PRAYER:
Wonderful God of light and love, we pray for those who
read these words and who are shining and reflecting Christ’s light in all that
they say and do. Encourage them to share Christ’s light in the darkness of
where they work and take time for leisure. Enable them to articulate their
faith in you as they seek to grow in relationship with you. Amen.
BLOG QUESTION
In this New Year
have you made resolutions to begin something different or do something that is a
change in behaviour for you? Have you considered how you will share Christ’s
light with others? Have you prayed about how you will bring these changes in
your life? Consider this as something to begin each day. For this is what we
are each called to do! Please share how you share Christ’s light!
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