We drove through the darkness, eyes peering out, looking for something strangely familiar, yet, always and a bit different from yard to yard. Our ooo’s and ah’s echoed, leaving breath marks on the windows. . . Christmas lights.
I suppose some would say we are wasting gasoline – but how can making a good memory be wasteful? Besides, the peace and beauty served its purpose well. It relaxed our minds and brought back into perspective some of the peace of Christmas.
Shining out through the blackness of the night were the Christmas lights. Some shone pure white – reminding us of the purity of the Christ-child who came into this world to remove the curse of sin. The multi-colored reminded us of the hope instilled deep within the “Who” of baby Jesus. The lights themselves sharing warmth which called for a cup of hot chocolate, and smiles shared.
The Light of the World – that’s Who He is. He illuminates our pathway when we let Him. Lives in our lives when invited. Desires to give to us the warmth associated with His Light, the purity He represents, the Love He is.
So, take a few moments. Grab the hand of your wife or husband with one hand, and keys to your vehicle with another. Pile in the kids – or “take a date.” Drive through the neighborhoods and look – look at the gorgeous Christmas lights and be reminded – He is the Light of the world – and He wants to be Lord of yours.
Light of the world – how could it be
The Light of the world – came to be Lord of me.
The darkness I knew – the blackness of sin
Forgiven, forever – when His Light came in.
To know Him and know how He came to this earth
Left Heaven and came – by a virgin – His birth
I’ll open my eyes to the Light that He is
And let Him be Lord of all that I am.
Light of the world – I ask You to be
Light to my darkness – and Lord of me!
By: Janene A. Dubbeld
For God’s Glory
Take it With You
"The Life-Light blazed out of the darkness; the darkeness couldn't put it out." John 1:5 The Message
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