“The cross is the lightning rod of grace that short-circuits God's wrath to Christ so that only the light of His love remains for believers.” A.W. Tozer Scripture: John 1:8 “He was not that Light but was sent to bear witness of that Light.” Considering Light: This verse gives us a heart check. We have talked a lot about shining our light to our neighbors and family, but we absolutely must be shining the light of Jesus, not tooting our own horns. This can be tricky because the Lord ... Read More about Jesus, Light of the World: Day 19

Scripture: John 1:1-5 “In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. He was in the beginning with God. All things were made through Him and without Him nothing was made that was made. In Him was life, and the life was the light of men. And the light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it.” Considering Light: In the beginning was the Word. In the beginning was God. In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth…He said, “Let ... Read More about Jesus, Light of the World: Day 18

Scripture: Luke 15:8 “Or what woman, having ten silver coins, if she loses one coin, does not light a lamp, sweep the house, and search carefully until she finds it?” Considering Light: What does this passage teach us about light? At first glance, this parable really isn’t about light, and you could argue that light really doesn’t have much to do with it. And yes, there are bigger implications to be found in this parable for sure, but I like to take passages and bring out the smaller phrases ... Read More about Jesus, Light of the World: Day 17

“Words which do not give the light of Christ increase the darkness.” Mother Teresa Scripture: Matthew 5:14-16 “You are the light of the world. A city on a hill cannot be hidden. Nor do they light a lamp and put it under a basket, but on a lamp stand, and it gives light to all who are in the house. Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works and glorify your Father in heaven.” Considering Light: Immediately following the beatitudes from Jesus sermon on the mount, ... Read More about Jesus, Light of the World: Day 16

Scripture: Matthew 4:16 “The people who sat in darkness have seen a great light, and upon those who sat in the region and shadow of death Light has dawned.” Considering Light: This passage is Jesus quoting from Isaiah 9 and fulfilling that prophesy. Don’t you just love the Word of God? This phrasing is just a tiny bit different than the Isaiah passage and I think it is equally as powerful and has just as much to tell us. “…those who sat in the region and shadow of death…” Have you ... Read More about Jesus, Light of the World: Day 15