“Imperfection is the prerequisite for grace. Light only gets in through the cracks.” Philip Yancey Scripture: James 1:17 “Every good and perfect gift is from above, and comes down from the Father of lights, with whom there is no variation or shadow of turning.” Considering Light: At this time of year, it is so easy to picture the blessings and gifts of God’s love and the arrival of Your Son and the light He brought to our dark world. At the same time, we know that this season still holds ... Read More about Jesus, Light of the World: Day 27

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:4-5 “But you, brethren, are not in darkness, so that this day should overtake you as a thief. You are all children of the light and children of the day. We are not of the night nor of the darkness.” Considering Light: The darkness cannot overtake us! We are children of the light and children of the day! This truth gives us such hope and encouragement. When we feel the darkness closing in, we can preach the gospel to ourselves and remind ourselves that we are no ... Read More about Jesus, Light of the World: Day 26

“If when I am able to discover something which has baffled others, I forget Him who revealeth the deep and secret things, and knoweth what is in the darkness and showeth it to us; if I forget that it was He who granted that ray of light to His most unworthy servant, then I know nothing of Calvary love.” Amy Carmichael Scripture: Ephesians 5:8-11, 14 “For you were once in darkness, but now you are light in the Lord. Walk as children of light “for the fruit of the Spirit is in all goodness, ... Read More about Jesus, Light of the World: Day 25

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 6:14 “Do not be unequally yoked together with unbelievers. For what fellowship has righteousness with lawlessness? And what communion has light with darkness?” Considering Light: Can darkness and light commune together? Can they exist together? Think back to our analogy of being in a pitch black room. When you shine even the smallest light - your phone or a small flashlight, can you still consider the room pitch black? It’s not that the darkness has disappeared, it’s ... Read More about Jesus, Light of the World: Day 24

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:1-6 “Therefore, since we have this ministry, as we have received mercy, we do not lose heart. But we have renounced the hidden things of shame, not walking in craftiness nor handling the word of God deceitfully, but by manifestation of the truth commending ourselves to every man’s conscience in the sight of God. But even if our gospel is veiled, it is veiled to those who are perishing, whose minds the god of this age has blinded, who do not believe, lest the light of ... Read More about Jesus, Light of the World: Day 23