Last night we saw houses decorated with Christmas lights for the first time this season. Tomorrow night we will go to the botanical gardens for their annual Christmas light display. The lights are beautiful and do a good job of setting the mood for the season. They seem to point the way for the good things to come.
A special light figures prominently in the story of the first Christmas. The wise men from the east followed a star to find the newborn king, Jesus. A great light also lit up the sky and surrounded the shepherds as an angel announced that a savior had been born.
Jesus said that his followers were to be lights for and to the world. In Matthew 5:14-16 Jesus says, “You are the light of the world. A city set on a hill cannot be hidden. Nor do people light a lamp and put in under a basket, but on a stand, and it gives light to all in the house. In the same way, let your light shine before others, so that thrry may see your good works and give glory to your Father who is in heaven.” It seems that God likes to use lights to lead people to Jesus.
Reluctant Retiree 