Light Has Come
Celebrate Christmas by reflecting on Jesus as the Light of the world. The promised Savior who shines in darkness and draws all hearts to Him. Light Has come
A Star That Made Wise Men Move – Light Has Come
What makes someone travel hundreds of miles across deserts, guided only by the night sky? For the wise men, it wasn’t curiosity or coincidence—it was light. A star pierced the darkness and stirred their hearts into action. That light wasn’t just astronomical; it was spiritual. It pointed to a promise fulfilled, a King born, and hope made visible. Christmas reminds us that when God sends His light, it demands a response. Light invites movement. Light calls us closer. Just as the wise men followed the star to Bethlehem, we are invited to follow the Light that leads us to Jesus.
A Promise Spoken in the Dark (Isaiah 9:2 – Future Tense)
Long before Bethlehem, long before the star appeared, God spoke hope through the prophet Isaiah:
“The people walking in darkness have seen a great light; on those living in the land of deep darkness a light has dawned.” This was future tense—a promise waiting to be fulfilled. Isaiah was speaking to a people familiar with fear, oppression, and uncertainty. Yet God did not promise an escape from darkness; He promised light within it. Jesus did not arrive when the world was bright and peaceful, but when it was broken and waiting. The light was coming—and nothing could stop it.
The Light Appears (Matthew 4:16 – Past Tense)
Matthew later declares: “The people living in darkness have seen a great light.” Now the promise has shifted into the past tense. What Isaiah foresaw, Matthew confirms—the Light has arrived. Jesus didn’t just bring teachings about hope; He embodied it. In His presence, darkness lost its authority. Fear gave way to faith. Christmas marks that holy moment when heaven touched earth and the long night began to fade. The birth of Jesus is proof that God keeps His word, and that His light always shows up right on time.
Jesus Names Himself the Light (John 8:12)
Jesus doesn’t leave room for confusion when He declares: “I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will never walk in darkness, but will have the light of life.” This is more than poetry—it’s an invitation. Jesus doesn’t just point to the light; He is the Light. To follow Him is to step out of confusion, guilt, and fear and into clarity, forgiveness, and life. At Christmas, we celebrate not just a baby in a manger, but the Light who would grow, teach, heal, die, and rise again so that darkness would never have the final word.
Light That Draws Us In – Light Has Come
The same light that guided the wise men still draws hearts today. It crosses cultures, generations, and circumstances. You don’t have to have all the answers—just a willingness to follow. Christmas lights fill our homes and streets, but they are only reflections of a greater truth: the world is illuminated because Jesus is here. His light exposes what needs healing and warms what has grown cold. And the more we draw near to Him, the brighter our lives become.
Living as Children of the Light This Christmas
Celebrating Jesus as the Light doesn’t end on December 25—it continues in how we live. When we choose love over fear, generosity over scarcity, and hope over despair, we reflect His light to others. Christmas reminds us that we are not meant to hoard the light but to carry it. The same Light that drew the wise men now shines through us, pointing the world back to Christ. This season, may we not just admire the Light—but follow it, worship it, and live it. Light Has Come
