The Word (Holy Scripture) gives light
“Your word is a lamp unto my feet and a light unto my path.” Psalm 119:105
“The unfolding of Your word gives light; it imparts understanding to the simple.” Psalm 119:130
“O house of Jacob, let us walk in the light of the LORD.” Isaiah 2:5
Our Creator gives light
“I form light and create darkness…” Isaiah 45:7
Jesus is the light
” You are the light of the world. A city set on a hill cannot be hidden. Nor do people light a lamp and put it under a basket, but on a stand, and it gives light to all in the house.” Matthew 5:14
“And this is the judgement: the light has come into the world and people loved the darkness rather than the light because their works were evil.” John 3:19
“The light is among you for a little while longer. Walk while you have the light, lest darkness overtakes you. While you have the light, believe in the light that you may become sons of the light.” John 12:36
“A light for the Gentiles will bring salvation to the ends of the earth.” Acts 13:47
As Believers
“Do all things without grumbling or disputing, that you may be blameless and innocent, children of God without blemish in the midst of a crooked and twisted generation, among whom you shine as lights in the world.”
Phil 2:15
“Let your light so shine before men that they may see your goods works and glorify your Father which is in heaven. ” Matthew 5:16
As you make your way through this Christmas season, spend a little time reading Scripture about Jesus, the Light of the World. What a gift we have been given. Salvation to all who want to follow Jesus.
Merry Christmas!
