“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

Scripture: Daniel 2:22-23 “Daniel answered and said, ‘Blessed be the name of God forever and ever, for wisdom and might are His. And He changes the times and the seasons; He removes kings and raises up kings; He gives wisdom to the wise and knowledge to those who have understanding. He reveals deep and secret things; He knows what is in the darkness, and light dwells in Him. I thank You and praise You, O God of my fathers; You have given me wisdom and might, and have now made known to me what ... Read More about Jesus, Light of the World: Day 14

Scripture: Isaiah 60:1-3 “Arise, shine; for your light has come! And the glory of the Lord is risen upon you. For behold, the darkness shall cover the earth, and deep darkness the people; but the Lord will arise over you, and His glory will be seen upon you. The Gentiles shall come to your light, and kings to the brightness of your rising.” Considering Light: I love these prophesies in the Old Testament because I love looking at how God was preparing the people for the arrival of His Son. I ... Read More about Jesus, Light of the World: Day 13

Scripture: Isaiah 58:6-11 “Is not this the kind of fasting I have chosen: to loose the chains of injustice     and untie the cords of the yoke, to set the oppressed free     and break every yoke? Is it not to share your food with the hungry     and to provide the poor wanderer with shelter— when you see the naked, to clothe them,     and not to turn away from your own flesh and blood? Then your light will break forth like the dawn,     and your healing will quickly appear; then ... Read More about Jesus, Light of the World: Day 12