"Make me a captive, Lord,
And then I shall be free;
Force me to render up my sword,
And I shall conqueror be.
I sink in life's alarms when by myself I stand;
Imprison me within Thine arms,
And strong shall be my hand."
-George Matheson
Wednesday, December 8, 2010
Thursday, December 2, 2010
Luminaries
"You are the light of the world. A city set on a hill cannot be hidden. Nor do people light a lamp and put it under a basket, but on a stand, and it gives light to all in the house. In the same way, let your light before others, so that they may see your good works and give glory to your father who is in heaven." Matthew 5: 14-16 (ESV)
Often times in scripture Christ is described as "The Light of the world" ( John 8:12). However, in Matthew 5 God's people are referred to as "the light of the world." I had never really understood the significance of this until the other night at an Advent service I attended. As we all went up to receive communion we took with us small white candles that we lit by placing the wick into a larger candle. With Christ as the larger candle, through Him, His people are also able to be lit, on fire, for him. How beautiful this picture is.
The darkness in the world can grow overwhelming, and often, even when looking at the church, it can be difficult to see light. However, the true light will always illuminate from the true source that is Jesus Christ. With Him, darkness will not overcome, it may overwhelm, but it will never truly reign. With Christ, there is always hope, there is always love, and there is always light. Let us be reminded of this now, as we celebrate the first coming of our King, and long for His triumphant return. Let us place our light on a stand so that it too may shine for all to see so that our King will receive glory. Praise to Jesus, who was and is and is to come! Hallelujah!
Often times in scripture Christ is described as "The Light of the world" ( John 8:12). However, in Matthew 5 God's people are referred to as "the light of the world." I had never really understood the significance of this until the other night at an Advent service I attended. As we all went up to receive communion we took with us small white candles that we lit by placing the wick into a larger candle. With Christ as the larger candle, through Him, His people are also able to be lit, on fire, for him. How beautiful this picture is.
The darkness in the world can grow overwhelming, and often, even when looking at the church, it can be difficult to see light. However, the true light will always illuminate from the true source that is Jesus Christ. With Him, darkness will not overcome, it may overwhelm, but it will never truly reign. With Christ, there is always hope, there is always love, and there is always light. Let us be reminded of this now, as we celebrate the first coming of our King, and long for His triumphant return. Let us place our light on a stand so that it too may shine for all to see so that our King will receive glory. Praise to Jesus, who was and is and is to come! Hallelujah!
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