Scripture: 1 John 1:5-7 “This is the message which we have heard from Him and declare to you, that God is light and in Him is no darkness at all. If we say that we have fellowship with Him, and walk in darkness, we lie and do not practice truth. But if we walk in the light as He is in the light, we have fellowship with one another, and the blood of Jesus Christ His Son cleanses us from all sin.” Considering Light: God is light. In Him there is no darkness. This truth does several things for ... Read More about Jesus, Light of the World: Day 29

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:9-10 “But you are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, His own special people, that you may proclaim the praises of Him who called you out of darkness into His marvelous light; who once were not a people but are now the people of God, who had not obtained mercy but now have obtained mercy.” Considering Light: As God’s children, we are the longed for, chosen, much wanted children of our heavenly Father. We are God’s special people! Even if you don’t feel ... Read More about Jesus, Light of the World: Day 28

“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