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The light of the world

The Philippine Star

I am the light of the world. He who follows Me shall not walk in darkness, but have the light of life. — John 8:12      

One dark and ominous night during World War II, a US aircraft carrier was plowing through heavy seas in the South Pacific. All lights were out because of enemy submarines. One plane was missing. Somewhere in that pitch-black sky it was circling in a seemingly futile search for the carrier — its only landing place, its only hope of not being swallowed up by the giant ocean. The ship’s captain, knowing the terrible risk involved, gave the order, “Light up the ship.” Soon the plane zoomed onto the deck like a homing pigeon.

At Bethlehem, knowing the risk, God gave the command, “Light up the world.” Then Jesus was born. A new and radiant light began to shine, pushing back the darkness of the world, of spiritual ignorance, and of sin and despair. Like a ship lit up in an otherwise darkened sea of sinful humanity, Christ came as “the light of the world” (John 8:12). John wrote, “The darkness is passing away, and the true light is already shining” (1 John 2:8). When Jesus the Savior entered this world, it was like the sunrise breaking radiantly over the horizon of human history (Luke 1:78-79).

In fathomless grace, God allowed His Son to die on the cross to save us from eternal darkness. What a blessed message for Christmas — and every day of the year!              

 

Long ago in Bethlehem

One cold and starry night,

Jesus came from heaven above

To bring us love and light. —Fitzhugh

                                       

READ: 1 John 2:7-11

 

Without the light of Jesus,

we would be in the dark about God.

 

The Bible in one year:

1 John 11-2

 

AT BETHLEHEM

FITZHUGH

HIS SON

JOHN

LIGHT

SOUTH PACIFIC

THEN JESUS

WHEN JESUS THE SAVIOR

WORLD WAR

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