In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. He was with God in the beginning. Through him all things were made; without him nothing was made that has been made. In him was life, and that life was the light of all mankind. The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it. (John 1:1-5)
This beautiful passage reminds us that God always was! He is life, and all of life comes through Him and His life is the light to all people. His light blazed in the darkness and this light could not be extinguished. In this passage the writer helps us better understand the season of Advent—a season of hope and anticipation. Even amongst all the darkness, light will prevail and overcome. God sent His son into this dark world to save the world from evil and darkness—to save us from sin. From the beginning of his gospel, John assures us who will ultimately come out on top.
“That light shines in the darkness, and yet the darkness did not overcome it.”
As we ponder His first coming and hope for His second, consider today how the light of Christ may shine into the darkness around you during this Advent season.
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