Isaiah 2:1-5 / Matthew 8:5-11
When night falls, and when it becomes dark, anything that gives out light would be useful.
It may be a candle, or an oil lamp or an electric bulb, light is certainly appreciated in the darkness.
As we begin the season of Advent, the first candle of the Advent wreath is lighted.
Even though the light from that candle is not so significant, yet it symbolizes the meaning of the season of Advent.
The coming of Christ is like a light in the darkness, and that light slowly becomes brighter and stronger.
That light points and leads us to God, and it also shines on us so that we can see who we really are in the eyes of God.
When we look at what the light reveals to us, then we will hammer our swords of anger and spears of bitterness into ploughshares of service and sickles of love.
With the light of Christ, we will recognize His power and authority to change humanity and bring about healing and peace.
Let us walk in the light of Christ as we journey on in this season of Advent.