3 Jan 2010
Advent Devotional
John 1: 1-5
Enlightenment
Illumination
Understanding
Hope
Peace
In Hyderabad, India, the power goes out at least twice a day, as it does in most developing countries. Living in America, we may take power and electricity for granted, not realizing how important these are to leading productive lives. When the lights go out in Hyderabad, the darkness overwhelms you at first and it takes a few minutes to get used to the dark. Then begins the waiting, sitting patiently, not engaging as you had previously because the darkness has stifled the energy in the room.
This passage reminds me of what life would be like without the Word, without God’s presence in our lives. God’s light shines in the dark world and gives us an inner sense of peace and security enabling us to give of ourselves, to be the light to others. Without light , we would still be waiting to act, unsure of our paths.
PRAYER: Lord, we praise you for illuminating this dark world with life, light and the promise of peace in all the world. May your light continue to shine brightly in our hearts as we journey through this new year. Amen.
Genia Topple Cayce