This week’s readings are based on the “Behold” sermon series. For this series, we are looking at what it truly means to BEHOLD, gaze at, grasp, relish, internalize, and rejoice in Jesus Christ. Start beholding right now by giving thanks for this time with God. Then start reading the text and letting it read you.

The people who walked in darkness have seen a great light; those who dwelt in a land of deep darkness, on them has light shone. For to us a child is born, to us a son is given; and the government shall be upon[d] his shoulder, and his name shall be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.
Isaiah 9:2,6 (ESV)

Have you ever noticed that God is in the business of bringing light into the darkness? Both the Old and New Testaments start the same. In the Old Testament, the first thing God does is say, “Let there be light.” (Genesis 1:3). In the New Testament, the first thing God does is introduce Jesus, the Light of the world (John 8:12). This is the light that Isaiah is talking about. A Child (Jesus) who will bring the light of life. It’s not just a light for us to see out of our darkness. Jesus literally came down into our darkness and became the way out. Just like His Father, Jesus is in the business of bringing light to the darkness, and He calls us to do the same.

How has Jesus brought light into your darkness? Following Jesus’ example, whom in your life do you need to step into their darkness to bring light?