“The people who walked in darkness have seen a great light. A light has risen for the inhabitants of the region of the shadow of death.” (Isaiah 9:2)
This prophecy speaks of the coming of Messiah as the light that breaks through the darkness of sin and despair. In a world overshadowed by fear and doubt, the arrival of Jesus brings the hope of salvation and the assurance of God’s presence. Sometimes the Bible uses the word “darkness” to symbolise sin, ignorance, and separation from God. Yet, the light of Christ is greater than any darkness, shining truth and grace into the deepest shadows of our lives. His light is not a distant flicker but a radiant and personal presence that guides, comforts, and transforms.
Advent is a time to step into the divine light offered by the Lord, leaving behind the shadows that cloud our hearts. As we draw nearer to the celebration of Christ’s birth, let us embrace His light and reflect it in the way we live, becoming a source of hope for others still walking in darkness.
Spend time in quiet reflection, asking the Lord to reveal any areas of darkness in your life that need His light. Commit to a simple act of kindness today that reflects Christ’s light to someone else, especially someone who may be struggling.
Lord Jesus, You are the light of the world, shining into the darkness of our lives and hearts. Help us to walk in Your light and to trust in Your guiding presence. Make us instruments of Your light, so that others may come to know the joy of Your salvation. Amen.
