The people who had been walking in darkness, would now be seeing a great Light. Upon them, in the shadows, a Light shone on them. The Messiah was about to come!
You know, wherever we go or whatever we see, God always turns up in the darkness. Do you realise that? A footballer may score a very significant goal and through all of the cheers and jeers from the opposition, the footballer takes off his club shirt and waves it round his head, revealing a t shirt with 'Jesus is Lord' written on it. Light into the darkness.
I was watching a Sports Awards program the other night, when an ex boxer won an award. He now teaches deprived and abused kids this art, which gives them a hope in life. He said to the people that he has a lot to be thankful for, to Jesus Christ, His Lord and Saviour. He has done so much in his life. The place was in total hush as he preached a mini sermon to the crowd. Afterwards, the presenters said that it was a very positive and heartfelt speech. He had brought Light into the darkness.
The words in the scripture above, 'Shadow of Death,' mean a deep darkness. This is already in the world and there is much more to come as time goes on. But for Christians everywhere, the Light - Jesus Christ, Our Lord and Saviour, has already come into this world; we just need to walk in this light.
Wherever we are in this world today, walking in the light, will illuminate the ground before us. Darkness, as we have seen, is all around, but we, are Children of the Light and we have the ability to spread this light wherever we go.
To the unsaved world, Christmas is just another celebration; a time for presents, food and drink and having fun. There is nothing wrong with that. But, wouldn't it be wonderful for them to have much more to celebrate - Jesus Christ.
Walk that walk of Light as we approach Christmas Day and shine up the darkness in all corners by introducing Jesus to whoever wants to hear.
If you don't know Jesus or, have fallen away, why not say this prayer right now:
Lord Jesus, I have sinned
I ask you to forgive me and be my Lord and Saviour. Please come into my heart, fill me with Your Spirit and give me a brand new start today.
In Jesus' Name. Amen'
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