Worthy
I recently visited a place called Windswept, not thinking much about the name. The waters were tranquil, the wide beach was hard packed with ripples in the sand. Perfect for long walks either direction. Then suddenly one night the winds started gusting. The next morning trees were swaying in the force and gray skies loomed. The sun kept trying to break through, but clouds kept sweeping it away.
This seemed familiar somehow. Maybe it does for you as well. Life seems to be tranquil or at least predictable. Then one day the winds pick up and a ‘new normal’ keeps sweeping away the light. The foreseeable road seems filled with unpredictable. (Think about North Carolina literally being swept away by winds and torrents this past October. Think about many of our lives – security, health, relationships.)
Love these lyrics (song posted at bottom): Do you feel the world is broken? Do you feel the shadows deepen? But do you know that all the dark won’t stop the Light from getting through? Do you wish that you could see it all made new? (Yes, we do!!)
No one likes darkness, shadows. We hurry along night streets, scurry down dimly lit hallways. Searching for the light. The Light the song lyrics are referring to is Jesus…“I am the light of the world. If you follow me, you won’t have to walk in darkness, because you will have the light that leads to life.” (John 8:12b NLT)
This was the Christmas message told of hundreds of years before the Savior’ birth (Isaiah 9:2). And then, at just the right time, announced.
“Suddenly, an angel of the Lord appeared among them, and the radiance of the Lord’s glory surrounded them. They were terrified, but the angel reassured them. ‘Don’t be afraid!’ he said. ‘I bring you good news that will bring great joy to all people.” (Luke 2:9-10 NLT)
The Light broke through 2000 years ago. The Light still breaks through today. When all seems bleak, will we grope in darkness? Or will we turn to the One who can light our path. Perhaps only a step at a time, but that’s okay. Just one step at a time.
Sometimes the darkness will flee as though never there. And sometimes it will be gradual, like clouds parting as they pull away. But the good news of Christmas is found in the last chapter of the last book: “There will be no more night. They will not need the light of a lamp or the light of the sun, for the Lord God will give them light. And they will reign for ever and ever.” (Revelation 22:5 NIV) A wonderful reason to be Merry indeed!
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Paris, we sing this song in church often. I had not heard it sung by this family and it is beautiful! “But do you know that all the dark won’t stop the Light from getting through?” Amen! Nothing can keep His Light from piercing the darkness, drawing near to us, and making Himself known. Yes, He is worthy! Blessings to you today!
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