Light and Glory
When shadows fall over our lives and darkness encroaches, where do we look for light?
In life we can encounter shadows and darkness which can cause us to stumble, fear, loose hope, or even despair. Darkness can cause us to loose perspective and can keep us from seeing clearly.
The Prophet Isaiah wrote, “Arise, shine, for your light has come, and the glory of the LORD has risen upon you.” (Isaiah 60:1 ESV).
The Apostle John wrote this about Jesus in his gospel account, “The true light, which gives light to everyone, was coming into the world.” (John 1:9, ESV).
Later in the gospel of John, Jesus said this about himself, “I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will not walk in darkness, but will have the light of life.” (John 8:12, ESV).
Jesus is the fulfillment of Isaiah and the true light we so desperately need. It is the light and glory of God that illuminates our way and dispels the darkness.
May we have the light and glory of God in our lives, illuminating our way, as Jesus—the light of the world rises upon us.
A Prayer for The Epiphany: The Manifestation of Christ to the Gentiles: “O God, by the leading of a star you manifested your only Son to the peoples of the earth: Lead us, who know you now by faith, to your presence, where we may see your glory face to face; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.” (Book of Common Prayer, 2019).
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