Devotion:
Read John 1:3c-5.
It has been a year in which darkness in various forms has been part of our lives. A pandemic that has created all kinds of chaos and confusion. Tornadoes that ripped away property and protection. Politics that divided. Many have experienced feelings of isolation, hate, fear, anxiety and despair. In so many ways and forms, darkness seeks to take the life out of us.
The writer of the Gospel of John acknowledges that there is darkness in our world, but also assures us that God has sent a light into our world that cannot be overcome by the darkness. This light who is Jesus Christ shines into that darkness and it scatters away. This light restores life in us.
While we have seen the darkness at work this year, we have also seen the light at work to overcome it. Healthcare workers have often gone “above and beyond” to provide comfort and care for those struggling with COVID. People came from far and near to help in the days immediately following the tornadoes. At Christ Church, we have sent four live worship services out into the homes of people each Sunday to help them stay connected to God and each other. In other words, God is still sending light into the darkness, wherever it is. And that darkness, no matter its form, cannot overcome the light.
Personal Worship Option:
Note three ways you have seen light overcome darkness this year. Offer a prayer of gratitude to God.
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