The past couple of days has been raining and the skies were overcast.
That also means that there was no sunlight although skies are not dark.
But we can imagine how dreary and even depressing it can be if it is raining continually and it is cold and the skies are dark.
In the gospel, there is a quote from the prophet Isaiah that read: The people that lived in darkness has seen a great light; on those who dwell in in the land and shadow of death, a light has dawned.
But the lands of Zebulun and Naphtali and the areas around that region are never short of sunshine. In fact it hardly rains.
But the darkness and the shadow of death are in the hearts and lives of the people as they lived under oppression and fear.
As Jesus began His ministry, He went round proclaiming the Good News of the kingdom and curing all kinds of diseases and sickness among the people.
Jesus was the light that gave hope to the people in their pain and sufferings.
He was the light that warmed the hearts and lives of the people with the love of God.
Let us listen to His message of repentance and we will see that light that will give us hope in our difficulties and the joy of living in God's love.