The prophet Isaiah foretells that the birth of Jesus will be like a light

dawning upon a world in deep darkness. In a single moment, all instances of

darkness - destroyed. But, if that’s true, why does is so often feel like

we are still living in the shadows? In celebration of the first week of

advent, let us consider what Jesus’ light is actually like, how it first

shows up, and what it is that He comes to do.