“The people walking in darkness have seen a great light; on those living in the land of deep darkness, a light has dawnedâŚFor to us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the government will be on his shoulders. And he will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. Of the greatness of his government and peace there will be no end. He will reign on Davidâs throne and over his kingdom, establishing and upholding it with justice and righteousness from that time on and forever.
The zeal of the Lord Almighty will accomplish this.â Isaiah 9:2, 6-7.
I think every time a squirrel sneezes the power in my house goes out. The last time we lost power it was before the time changed, where daylight lasted well into the evening. I fell asleep, while still light outside, only to wake up in total darkness, for it was the middle of the night. It was strange and disorienting. Thankfully, I had a flashlight close and could navigate without tripping over what couldnât be seen. It reminded me of the power of light. We need it to find our way.
Isaiahâs prophecy describes a hope that Jesus bringsâa hope that is as certain as light breaking into darkness. Godâs promise to send a Savior was fulfilled through Christâs birth, and this gives us confidence as we wait on Him in our own lives. We wait for the one who fully identifies with us and ushers in the peace of God.
Can you hold onto this hope today? Allow the âlightâ of God to break forth into your life, bringing hope and peace. Trust in the Lord.
Dear God, thank you for the light of hope You have given us in Jesus. As we prepare our hearts during this Advent season, help us to trust in Your promises and share Your hope with those around us.
This Week’s Readings:
- Monday – Numbers 29
- Tuesday – Numbers 30
- Wednesday – Numbers 31
- Thursday – Numbers 32
- Friday – Numbers 33
We are reading the Bible in just a little over a year! We are now reading Numbers. You may join anytime. Just mark your Bible on the chapter you started and keep up with the weekly readings.
Things to Pray About:
- Pray for a time of preparation during this Advent Season.
- Pray for hope.
- Pray for our absent members and those who are homebound.
- Comfort for those who mourn.
- Guidance and wisdom for our church, local, and world leaders.
- Healing and forgiveness to restore families.
- Continued strengthening of faith in our community.
- Pray for a faith that transcends understanding.
âDonât worry about anything; instead, pray about everything. Tell God what you need and thank him for all he has done.â – Philippians 4:6