Majestic Creator, Beautiful God, Caring One—light shown from You. Indeed You are light, light that darkness can never overcome. And from You and for You I am made.
I am entering the season of Advent, a time to celebrate joy, peace and love. A time to celebrate Jesus’ birth—the One who brought eternal hope to the world. He came as a babe, born in a humble place to a humble couple. You chose to use the lowly, those of humble stature, from which to live as a man. You showed the world what joy is, where peace comes from, and how to love unconditionally.
Without You, this world is dark. It deteriorates into self absorption—it’s all about me and my people, what we need. We make everything about ourselves and are determined to set the course of our lives without considering, realizing, or accepting what You have planned for us. We desire and crave—and if we’re honest, our stomachs mostly lead our choices. This sounds exaggerated, but it’s not far off.
But Your light breaks through; it cannot be overcome. You use sinners like me to reflect Your Presence in the world. Of course, the beauty of what You have created testifies to Your Beauty and Goodness, but I and other believers were created for Your light to shine through us to others—to show them Your goodness, Your mercy, Your love and grace—to seek peace and find joy.
And where there are two or more of us together, Your Presence is magnified.
May I go into this Advent season remembering the humility of how You entered our time and space. May I not only remember that this is a season to celebrate Jesus, not stuff—but to show love, share joy, make peace, encourage, and let others know the hope of Jesus.
In the Humble and Powerful Name of Jesus, Whose Light will Never Be Overcome, I pray.
Amen.
