Light has Come
From long ago, God’s people have hoped in the promise that God himself would visit them, ushering in a new age of peace, joy, and his steadfast love. In the face of sin, exile, and oppression, hope waned and the darkness grew. But then, in the fullness of time, the promise was kept. God himself visited his people. Jesus Christ, the Light of the World came.
2020 has been a year low on hope and peace. Joy is an afterthought and love has perhaps grown cold. The world has again grown dark. But God has not forgotten his promises. The Light has come. Hope, Peace, Joy, and Love have come. And the Light is coming again.
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Light Has Come: Hope – November 28/29
Isaiah 42:1-4 (5-9)
“Here is my servant, whom I uphold, my chosen one in whom I delight;
I will put my Spirit on him, and he will bring justice to the nations.” (Isaiah 42:1)
Who do you know who is bruised or smoldering? What would be a word of hope for them?
Light Has Come: Hope – December 2 (Midweek)
Matthew 1:18-25
Light Has Come: Peace – December 5/6
Isaiah 40:1-11; Luke 1:5-17 (18-25)
Light Has Come: Peace – December 9 (Midweek)
Luke 1:57-79
Light Has Come: Joy – December 12/13
Isaiah 12:1-6; Luke 1:26-38
“Greetings, O favored one, the Lord is with you!” Luke 1:28
Light has Come: Joy – December 16 (Midweek)
Luke 1:46-55
Light Has Come: Love – December 19/20
Zephaniah 3:14-20; 1 John 4:7-12
“This is how God showed his love among us: He sent his one and only Son into the world that we might live through him.” (1 John 4:9)