ISAIAH 60:2 (MSG)
GOD’s bright glory has risen for you.
The whole earth is wrapped in darkness,
all people sunk in deep darkness,
But GOD rises on you,
his sunrise glory breaks over you.
LUKE 2:15-16 (MSG)
As the angel choir withdrew into heaven, the shepherds talked it over. “Let’s get over to Bethlehem as fast as we can and see for ourselves what God has revealed to us.” They left, running, and found Mary and Joseph, and the baby lying in the manger.
SUMMARY SENTENCE
Jesus is the light swallowing the darkness.
DAILY FODDER
How have you seen the affects of Jesus' light already making a difference in history and your life?
PRAYER
Glorious God, I'm grateful that with the arrival of Jesus, your light has invaded the world. Forgive me for running scared each time I see darkness. Crank up your light in me so that people can join it by embracing the baby. I'm in awe of the incredible gift—light that swallows darkness. Amen.
Our Father in Heaven,
we hold your name in the highest regard.
Please come and establish your reign here on earth
so that everything that happens here will align
with what is happening in heaven.
Give us enough food for today.
Forgive us our wrongdoing,
and we’ll forgive those who have wronged us.
Shield us from the trials and temptations that come our way.
Lastly, we pray that you would protect us from all forms of evil. Amen.
and we’ll forgive those who have wronged us.
Shield us from the trials and temptations that come our way.
Lastly, we pray that you would protect us from all forms of evil. Amen.
