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people walking in darkness have seen a great light; on those living in the land of the shadow of death a light has
dawned. Isaiah 9:2 (NIV)
The prophet Isaiah speaks of people walking in darkness.
Who does he mean? Does he mean people who have not followed God? Let us think
that to be true.
As we are in the season of Advent, awaiting the arrival
of the Christ child, do we believe that there are those around us who walk in
darkness? I am sorry to say that the answer to this question is, “Yes, there
are.”
We read in our newspapers about people who are hurting,
who are homeless, and those who traverse the law. We read about victims of
others, and those who lead others into terrible circumstances because they
themselves are caught up in horrible situations.
On the other hand, there are those who have overcome the
pull into harsh lifestyles and can say they are on the right path. Those who
have been victorious over the harsh life of our fallen world can attest to
Jesus’s power and His love. They have seen that “great light” that Isaiah
prophesies about.
As believers of Jesus, we must live our lives in such a
way that we direct people to that “great light”.
I was pondering about that scripture the other day Cecelia, why in the world would people love the darkness more than the light? It puzzles me. Wishing you and your family a blessed Christmas time.
ReplyDeleteMarja: I will think think on the why and email you what I discover. Our son will be here tomorrow between 2:00 and 3:00. We get to have him with us until Sunday afternoon. I wish you and yours a Blessed Christmas. Peace and blessings.
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