Light in the Darkness

WEEK 1: Light is a Person


Introduction:


“I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will never walk in darkness but will have the light of life,” Jesus tells us. This sounds so lovely. No more darkness! Light and life! Why then does there seem to be so much darkness and death around us? Perhaps because we expect light where light isn’t possible.


We live in a world where, unless there is a power outage, we can expect to have light whenever and wherever we are. We can easily forget the preciousness of light, and in this forgetting, we also expect to find the light of goodness wherever we are. And we don’t.


Jesus’ words remind us that light is a person to know and walk with. When we see light and life, especially when we are in dark and lifeless places, we see Jesus, the Light of the World.

  • Week 1 Scripture: 


    In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. He was in the beginning with God. All things came into being through him, and without him not one thing came into being. What has come into being in him was life, and the life was the light of all people. The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness did not overcome it. 


    — John 1:1-5

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  • Invitations: 


    Reflect on this week’s scripture.
    Are there any words or ideas that especially resonate with you or challenge you?


    Pay attention to the lights around you this week, especially with all the holiday light decorations. When you flip on a light switch, drive with your headlights on, or open your refrigerator, remember that Jesus is the Light of the World!


    Pay attention to the life around you this week. Let the people around you, poinsettias, pets, and everything alive remind you that Jesus is the Light of Life!


    Pay attention to the places of darkness as well. Where might you be able to bring some light with a kind word, a prayer, or a hug?

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  • Prayer: 


    Jesus,

    You are the Light of the World, and no darkness can overcome your light. 

    You are the Life of the World, and death could not overcome your life.

    With trust I follow you even when the world feels dark and lifeless.


    Amen.

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