When Light Breaks through the Darkness

Posted December 12, 2024 by Theresa Miller

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The people walking in darkness have seen a great light; on those living in the land of deep darkness, a light has dawned. 

Isaiah 9:2 (NIV)

Standing in a darkened room, a single candle is lit. That one flame pierces the darkness, followed by another flame, and another. We observe it coming for us, holding our candle, ready.

One of the features I love about Christmas is the lights. Light radiantly breaks through darkness everywhere, reminding us that darkness can never extinguish it. 

The Hope of Light

Darkness surrounds us in this world. The ache of brokenness writhes deeply within. The prince of darkness prowls to exploit every man’s weakness. But we have hope because we know the Source of all hope. Jesus is the light that breaks through the darkness and guides each step through our broken-down world. He is the light that dawns after a sleepless, burdensome night. He is the light radiating the hope-filled promise that we are not destined for darkness. We were created for the light!

The whole earth radiates God’s character and beauty. It is a picture of truth. Jesus is our light. In Him, we are that light. His light is coming for us.

Like the candle we light in a darkened church on Christmas Eve while singing, “Silent Night,” Advent is the season for remembering and anticipating our coming Savior ushering us into His glorious light. 

Protect Your Light

Sister, let’s be ready. We will be prepared—not when we have purchased every gift and placed them under the tree or checked off the to-do list. We will be ready when we hold out our candle to receive Christ’s light and share it with the next person.

Let us protect our light amid the chaos and struggles that this season demands. Let us guard against allowing busyness to smother it. Instead, let your light dance in the surrendered moments with Jesus, and grow through the cherished moments with loved ones.

This Advent, let’s prepare our hearts for Christ’s light to break through the darkness, one candle, one remembrance, and one act of surrender at a time.

Oh, come let us adore Him!

Jesus, you are the life and light of all mankind. We cannot imagine stumbling our way through this life without You. With You, we don’t have to stumble through darkness blindly. You invite us to gaze upon your beauty; to skip, dance, leap, and rejoice in the One who lights each step of our darkened world. This season, help us to be the light for someone else who may be stumbling through. In Jesus’ name, amen

In him was life, and that life was the light of all mankind. The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it. 
John 1:4-5 

** This post is a section from Theresa’s Advent project, Adoration through Advent: 25 Prayers to Center Your Heart on Christ this Season