Light
The Placing of a burning candle in a window is a tradition dating back further than we could possibly know. Candle light evokes the warmth of home and family. The fireplace was center of family life and the candle was used aiding the fireplace.
The Placing of a burning candle in a window is a tradition dating back further than we could possibly know. Candle light evokes the warmth of home and family. The fireplace was center of family life and the candle was used aiding the fireplace.
A candle was placed in the window when a member of the family was away. The lit candle was also placed in the window as a sign of good news or as a beacon to weary travelers. Candles also represented friendship and seen as welcome. Buildings were often miles apart. The sight of a candle in a window from a distance was a sign of "Light."
Luke 1 comforts and teaches us of the Light.
Eyewitnesses and Ministers of God's Word fully illustrates teachings the History of Jesus' life and His ministry. Years were taken considering writing orderly accounts and answers to questions displaying certainty of God's miraculous events.
Luke 1 prophetically begins with God's Genesis - God creating Light shining in the darkness. These men, in the strength of the Holy Spirit, bear witness of God's Light for the millenniums' belief and strength in overcoming.
The True Light is the Light and Life in mankind. All mankind receiving God's Light of the world - Jesus Christ - these people became children of God. His glory, glory as of the only Son from the Father, full of grace and truth. And from Jesus' fullness we have all received, grace upon grace. For the law was given through Moses - Grace and truth came through Jesus Christ.
Zechariah is proclaiming to us of the arrival of God's Light. And in telling us this is giving us Luke 2.
Luke 1
68 "Blessed be the Lord God of Israel, for he has visited and redeemed his people 69 and has raised up a horn of salvation for us in the house of his servant David, 70 as he spoke by the mouth of his holy prophets from of old.
We will go before the Lord to prepare His ways
The tender mercy of our God, whereby the sunrise shall visit us from on high to give light to those who sit in darkness and in the shadow of death, to guide our feet into the way of peace.
Preparing for us the Way of Luke 2, The Birth of God's Son, Jesus, the Christ of God.
Luke 2
8 And in the same region there were shepherds out in the field, keeping watch over their flock by night.
9 And an angel of the Lord appeared to them,
and the glory of the Lord shone around them,
and they were filled with fear.
10 And the angel said to them, "Fear not, for behold, I bring you good news of great joy that will be for all the people.
11 For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Savior,
who is Christ the Lord.
And this will be a sign for you: you will find a baby wrapped in swaddling cloths and lying in a manger."
13 And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God and saying,
14 "Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace among those with whom he is pleased!"
15 When the angels went away from them into heaven,
the shepherds said to one another, "Let us go"
Bearing Witness to the Light of God - Jesus Christ.
Matthew 5:16
In the same way, let your light shine before others, so that they may see your good works and give glory to your Father who is in heaven.
Matthew 5:14-16
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 shine before others, so that they may see your good works and give glory to your Father who is in heaven."
John 8:12
Again Jesus spoke to them, saying, “I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will not walk in darkness, but will have the light of life.”
Abba,
You have told us, You Who said, “Let light shine out of darkness,” has shone in our hearts to give the light of the knowledge of the glory of God in the face of Jesus Christ.
We ask Your Blessings.
And Give Thanks for Your Gift of Jesus and of Christmas.
Let Love enfold us, our loved ones, this Nation, all the Beloved of the world looking to You - in the Name of Jesus - bringing more Heaven on earth. Help us to be Blessing Finders and givers.
In the Name of Wonderful, Counselor, Almighty God, Jesus our Christ. Amen Amen and Amen. Alleluia.
♔ Lord Jesus Saves! †
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