God’s Light in the Darkness
Wednesday, Dec. 4, 2024
Bible Verse:
“The people walking in darkness have seen a great light. For those living in the land of the shadow of death, the light has dawned.”
– Isaiah 9:2 (EHV)
Devotion:
Have you ever tried walking in a dark room without turning on the lights? It’s not easy! You bump into chairs, step on toys, and might even bonk your nose on the wall. Life without God is like walking in the dark, but Isaiah reminds us that God doesn’t leave us to stumble around. He sent Jesus, the “great light,” to shine in the darkness and guide us safely home.
Jesus came to bring hope to people who felt like they were stuck in the shadows. When things feel dark and scary, Jesus’ love is like the flashlight that shows us the way forward. So next time you find yourself in the dark (literally or figuratively), remember that Jesus is always your guiding light.
Questions:
What does it mean that Jesus is the “great light”?
Why do people need light in the darkness?
How can we share Jesus’ light with others?
Prayer:
Dear Jesus, thank You for being our light in the darkness. Help us to trust You when things feel scary and to share Your light with those around us. Amen.
Activity Idea:
Turn off the lights in a room and play a flashlight tag game with your family. Talk about how Jesus’ light helps guide us, just like the flashlight helped in the dark.
Full Bible Reference:
“The people walking in darkness have seen a great light. For those living in the land of the shadow of death, the light has dawned. You have multiplied the nation. You have increased its joy. They rejoice before you like the joy at harvest time, like the celebration when people divide the plunder. For you have broken the yoke that burdened them, the bar on their shoulders, and the rod of their oppressor.”
– Isaiah 9:2-4 (EHV)