I know there wasn't a post yesterday, the study I am doing apparently has 2 day rests. Weekend maybe? Not sure. Well as stated earlier, I am doing a study on the names of God. Specifically, this study is on the names of Christ.
NAMES:
IMMANUEL- God with us.
This Week: "Light of the World"
Through him all things were made; without him nothing was made that has been made. In him was life, and that life was the light of all people.
The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it.
There was a man sent from God whose name was John. He came as a witness to testify concerning that light, so that through him all might believe. He himself was not the light; he came only as a witness to the light. The true light that gives light to everyone was coming into the world. John 1:3 - 9
When Jesus spoke again to the people, he said, "I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will never walk in darkness, but will have the light of life." John 8:12
As I think of this concept, I think about the times I have gone to candle light services on Christmas Eve. It is symbolic of the "light" coming into the world through the birth of Jesus. The room starts of completely dark, almost pitch black. Then, a single candle is lit. It is amazing how much darkness is pushed back from just the light of a single candlestick. The light however does not stop there, it begins to spread from candlestick to candlestick until all are lit. The room becomes a glow with a multitude of candles.
You are the light of the world -- like a city on a mountain, glowing in the night for all to see. Don't hide your light under a basket! Instead, put it on a stand and let it shine for all. In the same way, let your good deeds shine out for all to see, so that everyone will praise your heavenly Father. Matthew 5:14-16
When Christ came into the world, he came to pierce the darkness, not only in the world, but in our hearts. Because of this, we too become light. We shine the light of God for others to see. As the "light" works in our hearts, certain things come to light, things I often wish would stay hidden. I never enjoy looking back at my secret sins, and hidden shame. However, they must be brought to light so that Christ can redeem me, so that I can be made whole. I was reading in Psalms 19 today and I decided that the prayer of David is a prayer I should pray every day. I encourage others to do the same.
How can I know all the sins lurking in my heart? Cleanse me from these hidden faults. Keep me from deliberate sins! Don't let them control me. Then I will be free of guilt and innocent of great sin. May the words of my mouth and the thoughts of my heart be pleasing to you, O LORD, my rock and my redeemer. Psalms 19:12-14
AMEN!
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