The Upper Room 28 November 2021 Daily Devotional | Sunday Message
1st Sunday of Advent
Laurel Balyeat Morrison (California, USA)
TODAY’S READING
John 8:12-20
KEY VERSE: Jesus spoke to them, saying, “I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will never walk in darkness but will have the light of life.” – John 8:12 (NRSV)
The Upper Room 28 November 2021 Daily Devotional Message
One time when our daughters were young, a big blizzard caused our power to go out. At first our daughters were afraid of the darkness. When my husband, Jim, and I lit our emergency candles, our girls enjoyed the bright, dancing flames. The light filled the darkness while we ate dinner and read bedtime stories.
There is something comforting about light when everything is dark and uncertain. Light gives us perspective, vision, and hope. Jesus is the “Light of the World” no matter what kind of darkness our world is experiencing.
Jesus promised that if we follow him we will never walk in darkness because his light shows us the way and gives abundant life. The light of Christ shines through us when we follow him faithfully. As we enter the season of Advent, we can let Christ’s light shine through us and illuminate the darkness in our world.
TODAY’S PRAYER
O Christ, thank you for your light of life. Help us to remain focused on you in this season and always. Amen.
THOUGHT FOR THE DAY
I will let Christ’s light shine through me today.
PRAYER FOCUS
To focus on Christ this Advent season
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