2021 Advent Devotions
Wednesday, December 22 - Rachel Johnson
Genesis 1: 3-4 “Then God said, ‘Let there be light’ and there was light. And God saw that the light was good; and God separated the light from the darkness.”
Longing for Light
When God created the world, his first act was to create light and darkness; day and night. Verse one of “Christ, Be Our Light” reflects on longing for the light in our life while we wait in the darkness. In this Advent season, we wait in the darkness for the promised light to come as a tiny baby, conceived to a virgin, born in a stable, called Jesus. A tiny babe born through immaculate conception becomes the light of the world. God said “Let there be light,” and there was light. God leads us through the cycle of dark and brings us through to His light. God works through His people here on Earth to help each other come through their dark times by having the light shine so bright in others that they light the path through the darkness.
What was one time you were waiting in the darkness for the light to come? What was the light that awaited you after that darkness?
Prayer: God of light, while we wait in the darkness this Advent season, help us to be the light for those that are in darkness. Guide us to shine through the darkness to prepare for the coming of your Son and the Christmas season. Amen.
Genesis 1: 3-4 “Then God said, ‘Let there be light’ and there was light. And God saw that the light was good; and God separated the light from the darkness.”
Longing for Light
When God created the world, his first act was to create light and darkness; day and night. Verse one of “Christ, Be Our Light” reflects on longing for the light in our life while we wait in the darkness. In this Advent season, we wait in the darkness for the promised light to come as a tiny baby, conceived to a virgin, born in a stable, called Jesus. A tiny babe born through immaculate conception becomes the light of the world. God said “Let there be light,” and there was light. God leads us through the cycle of dark and brings us through to His light. God works through His people here on Earth to help each other come through their dark times by having the light shine so bright in others that they light the path through the darkness.
What was one time you were waiting in the darkness for the light to come? What was the light that awaited you after that darkness?
Prayer: God of light, while we wait in the darkness this Advent season, help us to be the light for those that are in darkness. Guide us to shine through the darkness to prepare for the coming of your Son and the Christmas season. Amen.
The Word John:12:3