Devotional 12-15-17

John 1: 6-8

God sent John the Baptist as a witness to the fact that Jesus Christ is the true Light.  John himself is not the Light; he is only the witness to identify it.  Later on, the one who is the true Light arrived to shine on everyone comin into the world.

Do you think John the Baptist felt slighted that he was not the Messiah or “Light” but just the announcer.

Do you think he thought he was being overlooked...again.

I don’t. 

Have you ever been around someone that you just knew was destined for greater things, at church, at school at work or maybe a family reunion.?

I think all of us have had someone in our life like that but I can’t imagine how John must have felt when he really came to know Jesus and realized exactly who he was and what he was going to mean to the world. He must have been bursting with joy that HE was going to announce to so many that this man, this
“Lamb of God” was here to save all of us from our sins. This “Light” would change the world forever.

In this Advent season we celebrate the birth of this “Light”. It seems that everywhere we turn there is light to help us celebrate and it is beautiful and joyful even in dark times.

We are not John but each of us in our own way has the ability to share the Joy of Jesus and the Light he brings to our lives.

During this season it’s so easy to be tired or maybe sad at a loss you’ve suffered or some part of your life that didn’t turn out as planned. Try to remember that your face reflects your feelings. Try to remember the Light and let your face shine.

We never know what the person we’re passing is going through but maybe a smile from you will give them the lift they need to deal with their problems and maybe, they will pass it to someone else.

Dear Heavenly Father
Please forgive us Father when we’re too tired to do the things we know we should.
Help us to remember that we should share the joy you have given to us in the form of your perfect son.
Help us to realize that God loves us so much that he gave his only son for us.
May we remember always and try each day to share that joy with others.
Amen

Debbie McGinnis