Sketchy Advent: Christ
Sketchy Christmas! Celebrating the Light of the World
"In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. … 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."
John 1:1-14 ESV
A year or so ago I saw a video of an atheist complaining on twitter about the incarnation. Her point was that it was inconceivable that a supreme being, one who is more vast than the universe, should care about us one of many planets, probably one of many living species around the universe. Of course, the Christian’s agreed!
It is a mystery that the God who was before all things, who created all things, who holds all things together, should choose to become one of us. And not just one of us, but the true version of us — the human we were all supposed to be.
He is the light of the world and so it’s only appropriate that the final advent candle is the Christ Candle.
The Christ Candle symbolizes purity, brightness, and the victorious light of Jesus that overcomes the darkness of the world. Today, as we gather with loved ones or remember those far away, let us reflect on the light Christ brings into our lives and how this glorious revelation can transform how we live and interact with others.
Application: Carrying the Light of Christ
What would it look like to carry the light of Christ in your every interaction? How would it change what you said, how you spoke, whom you spoke with, what you did?
Maybe you know of some area of your life that rarely shows Christ’s love (a particular relationship, at work, with a certain group of friends), what would it look like to carry Christ’s light there?
Prayer:
Heavenly Father, on this joyful day, we thank You for the gift of Your Son, Jesus, the true Light of the World. Help us to not only cherish His presence in our lives but also to be bearers of His light and love. May the light of Christ shine brightly in us and through us, bringing hope and peace to all corners of the world. Amen.
Thank you for sharing this Advent journey with me. May your Christmas be merry, bright, and filled with the enduring light of Christ.
Merry Christmas,
Chris
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