The true light that gives light to everyone was coming into the world. He was in the world, and though the world was made through him, the world did not recognize him. He came to that which was his own, but his own did not receive him. (John 1: 9-11)
When we talk about letting our light shine, we think of the true light that gives light to everyone. Darkness at the time of Christ’s birth came in many forms. The darkness of night had settled in around Bethlehem and that is the most obvious of darkness. Along with that it was a dark time for the people of Israel. They lived in an occupied country and were ruled by the Romans, who were not necessarily sympathetic to their plight. There was the darkness inherent in the oppression as they were exploited. They were exploited by the Romans and by their “own”. It was a difficult time, a time of darkness. It is into this darkness that the light of the world was born. He is the hope of the nations and our hope as well. This Christmas may you run to the light and bow before His throne. This Christmas may your heart be once again convicted to surrender your will and your life to our King of kings. I pray you have a blessed Christmas and a joyous New Year. ~ Mr. Bouwers
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