A LIGHT bright enough to shine today
[14] And the Word became flesh and dwelt among us, and we have seen his glory, glory as of the only Son from the Father, full of grace and truth. [15] (John bore witness about him, and cried out, “This was he of whom I said, ‘He who comes after me ranks before me, because he was before me.’”) [16] For from his fullness we have all received, grace upon grace. [17] For the law was given through Moses; grace and truth came through Jesus Christ. [18] No one has ever seen God; the only God, who is at the Father’s side, he has made him known. | John 1.14-18
In order to experience the anticipation of Jesus coming, we have to be excited for Him to come. It is easy for us to get excited about the temporary things that are right in front of us; things that are easy to get and that offer an immediate gratification. In Jesus, we get the gift of eternal satisfaction. It is no longer about finding the next searching out the next moment of happiness, but exploring the depth of what we already have been given. As we prepare for the light to enter into the world, we look at the gift that was given to us.
How do you find joy in Jesus? What are some ways that you are neglecting?
KID’S STORY |
The one night, or perhaps it was day, far off in the distance they saw a blinding light shining through the trees. They could see the light coming from miles and miles away. They were frightened by it.They thought the light meant that the King was coming to punish them for their sins. So most of the lightlings began to stumble quickly away from the light. But some of the lightling children were so amazed by the light and curious about it that they decided to see from where it was coming. They set off and traveled for miles and miles. It took them a long time, but as they moved, they saw the light shining brighter and brighter.
SONG | Hark the Herald Angels Sing (song sheet)