LIGHT OF HOPE IN A DARK WORLD:

[MW Couch]

BIBLE MEDITATION:
Isaiah 9:2 - "The people that walked in darkness have seen a great light: they
that dwell in the land of the shadow of death, upon them hath the light shined."

DEVOTIONAL THOUGHT:
Imagine being in a cave without a flashlight. Can you see any shadows? You
cannot even see your hand! Shadows are only visible in the presence of light.
Regardless of how dark, how large, how absolutely ominous a shadow appears, it
is only there because there is light. David says, "Yea, though I walk through
the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil." Why? Because "Thou art
with me; Thy rod and Thy staff they comfort me" (Psalm 23:4). Jesus has taken
the sting out of sin and the fear out of the grave. He has empowered us with the
Holy Spirit to give us confidence that He will always be with us and watch over
us.

ACTION POINT:
During the Christmas holidays there are many who are grieving the loss of loved
ones. Pray for them. Send them a note of hope and include 1 Thessalonians
4:16-17.