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.
How many accidents could be avoided if we only had a light for all our dark places? How many people have stubbed their toe because it was too dark to see that piece of furniture sticking out? How many accidents are there on dimly lit roads because it was just too dark to see past a few feet ahead?
In the natural, many accidents small and large happen, because of our inability to see clearly in the dark. Likewise, in the spiritual, many mistakes or poor choices are made when we walk in darkness, and we need the light of the Lord to help us see clearly the paths we should take. But to first see the light, having no light in ourselves, we need to first have someone point to the light to show us the way. In Biblical times, it was John the Baptist who came before Jesus to testify of the light that was coming into the world. Today it is us, if we allow God's light to shine through us in our daily living, that will allow others to see God and He in turn gets the glory.
Won't you make a conscious decision to be a light in dark places, on your job, your commute, even your family? A beacon of light shining for all the world to see; so that through your good works they see God!
To God Be The Glory
The weeks of Advent remind us to set aside some time during the
holiday season to reflect on our faith. The Bible readings we will read echo
the Advent themes of waiting, preparation, hope, and the coming of the promised
Messiah.
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