Scripture: Isaiah 9:2-7
Journal: Where and how are you longing for the light to dawn?
Reflection: The people walking in darkness have seen a great light; on those living in the land of darkness a light has dawned. (Isaiah 9:2)
It doesn't take long, if I am completely honest with myself and have the courage to face the true condition of my heart, to see that I spend a good bit of my journey walking and living in darkness. It is certainly not something I'm proud of, but it is true. I am a complete mess. This old heart of mine is so needy and desperate, so full of anxiety and insecurity, so frail and fragile, so vulnerable and weak.
And it is into this darkness that the Light dawns. It is into this desperation that Hope enters. It is into this brokenness that the Healer appears. It is into this chaos that Peace comes. The One who is able to offer healing and wholeness and peace is born in our midst. The Wonderful Counselor, the Mighty God, the Everlasting Father, the Prince of peace, has come to live among us. That is what we celebrate on Christmas Day. That is what we have to look forward to on this, Christmas Eve. Thanks be to God!
Prayer
Closing Prayer: Lord Jesus, Wonderful Counselor, on the eve of your coming we recognize our deep need for you. We are such a mess, and live in a dark and broken world. Come, Lord Jesus, and be with us. Enter into our darkness and bring your light and your healing and your peace. May your light dawn in our hearts this day and every day. Amen.
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