Encroaching Light

The people who walk in darkness will see a great light; those who live in a dark land, the light will shine on them. — Isaiah 9:2, NASB Darkness. It can unexpectantly invade your life and overpower you. When only darkness is visible around you, it blinds you to hope. There is fear in the […]

This Moment

Take a moment to truly reflect on the eternal hope born to you this day.

Encroaching Light (Part 5)

When the angels had gone away from them into heaven, the shepherds began saying to one another, “Let us go straight to Bethlehem then, and see this thing that has happened which the Lord has made known to us. So they came in a hurry and found their way to Mary and Joseph, and the […]

Encroaching Light (Part 4)

This will be a sign for you: you will find a baby wrapped in cloths and lying in a manger.” – Luke 2:12, NASB A baby. How could a small helpless child, totally dependent on the care of others be a savior? Yet isn’t that a picture of yourself, helpless, needing others? In the eyes […]

Encroaching Light (Part 3)

But the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid; for behold, I bring you good news of great joy which will be for all the people; for today in the city of David there has been born for you a Savior, who is Christ the Lord. – Luke 2:10-11, NASB This good news shines […]

Encroaching Light (Part 2)

And an angel of the Lord suddenly stood before them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them; and they were terribly frightened. – Luke 2:9, NASB You’re wandering in the field in the dark of night with the rest of flock. Cold and shivering in the damp grass, you hear the groans of […]