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I woke early this morning. Wide awake and thoughts fully engaged. In the dim light in our kitchen, I waited for the coffee to finish, poured a cup, and headed to my desk to read.
Life can be challenging at times. We each face circumstances which, to us, seem insurmountable. We take strides. We hit setbacks. We keep trudging on.
Every day seems to deliver different challenges which overshadow the small glimmers of hope.
Small glimmers of hope. Hardly any light at all. Some are looking for the light at the end of a very long tunnel.
“The people who walk in darkness will see a great light.
For those who live in a land of deep darkness,
a light will shine.”
(Isaiah 9:2 NLT)
These words, penned long ago, speak of a hope of a Messiah. The Messiah. The people were in darkness before His birth in that lowly manger. And it was at His birth when a light began to shine.
And it continues to shine centuries later.
“The people who walk in darkness will see a great light.”
It is in the dark night of our situations that He shines His light. We need not live in darkness any longer. He brings light. He brings hope into our situations. He is the light of the world. The light to each of us.
“Your salvation will come like the dawn, and your wounds will
quickly heal.
Your godliness will lead you forward,
and the glory of the
Lord will protect you from behind.”
(Isaiah 58:8 NLT)
He is before us and He is behind us. He hems us in. Dawn comes after the darkness and dispels it.
Yes, Jesus came that day centuries ago.
The light dawned and has been shining ever since.
May we see the Light in the midst of our darkness.
Reflection:
May these words of these Scriptures fill you with glimmers of hope and promise.
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The words telling us that "the people. . . will see a great light" - it never fails to fill my soul. What a light He has been to the dark places of myself! The older I get, the more powerful the birth of our Savior becomes to me - the more alive and deep it is. Good Monday Morning, my friend! Such good words to start off my week!
ReplyDeleteI so agree, Maryleigh. He has been, and is, a light in every dark place. May His light shine in and through our lives. Blessings, sweet friend!
DeleteGreat post, Paula....Thanks so much for stopping by and for your kind words....I am sorry it took me so long to respond.....I hope you had a great Thanksgiving Day...
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Thank you, Joanne. On Sunday we heard encouragement from God's Word; 'You can't consume God's love. God's compassion has no limits. God's compassion is new every morning.' He is our light and our strength. Happy Advent season to you.
ReplyDeleteEvery one of the statements you shared on God's love is powerful. May we be grateful each day for His love, His light, His strength which He gives to us each day. Blessings!
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