There is just something about the light of the sun that makes us feel safe, and something about the dark of night that generates fear. Sometimes, our life becomes one of shadows. We do not want the full sun because it burns us. Neither do we want the full darkness, because it holds our fears. We move into a world of shadows.
Imagine standing at the door of our well-lighted homes, looking out into the darkness, wondering what is out there.
Likewise, the fears in our lives have accumulated and blocked out the light and we cannot see Jesus who is standing out there in the light.
Let us ask God to open our hearts and let the true light dispel the darkness and shadows lurking there. May it warm our hearts and refresh our souls.
Isaiah 9:2
The people walking in darkness have seen a great light;
on those living in the land of the shadow of death a light has dawned.
(0537 30 III 2008)