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Respite For the Weary
In my previous posts, you can read about each of the different gifts in my newly released children's book Christmas Morning. (Now available on Amazon!)
In this post, the little girl in the story picks up the brightest yellow bag she has ever seen and unwraps...
a beaming lantern of light.
With much excitement, she decides to test its power by walking into a pitch-black closet. And sure enough the light overcomes the darkness, and she shouts "Joy to the World!"
Just as the other gifts in the book have symbolism, this lantern does as well. This light is meant to represent the Light: Jesus.
He says, "I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will not walk in darkness, but will have the light of life." John 8:12
Also, hear these words of truth:
God said, "Let there be light," and there was light. Genesis 1:3
...God is light, and in him is no darkness at all. 1 John 1:5
In him was life, and the life was the light of men. John 1:4
Your word is a lamp for my feet and a light to my path. Psalm 119:105
How difficult it would be for us to walk around in complete physical darkness. Spiritually speaking, it's the same thing. Our souls, without Christ, are formless and void. Without him, we wander, we flounder, we fall.
But then, the light of life enters in! He gives us Hope! His word guides our every step! When we look to him, we are radiant! And amazingly, we become his ambassadors. We now have a purpose much greater than ourselves. Jesus says to you and me today, "You are the light of the world...Let your light shine before others, so that they may see your good works and give glory to your Father who is in heaven." Matthew 5:14,16
Become the little girl in the story. Rekindle your lantern of glory if it's been waning. The world is dark and needs you. Be a part of the incredible privilege of overcoming the darkness in your time and place in God's redemptive story. It's why you are here.
There is no greater mission in life than shining his lantern of Light.
For the law of the Spirit of life in Christ Jesus has set me free from the law of sin and death. Romans 8:2
Dear Lord,
Culture gets it backwards, telling us to do what we want, when we want, however we want! Help us to remember that within your truth there is freedom beyond what this world can experience. Yes, it is for freedom that Christ set us free (Gal. 5:1)! Amen.