Light is a key element of Advent. Light is a focal point of Advent and the Christmas season. Light is a poignant reminder of light of the world – Jesus who came into the world to rescue, to deliver mankind from sin. Jesus is a light for the nations and glory for the nation of Israel. What makes Jesus the light to the nations? How is Jesus the glory of Israel? Isaiah answers these questions in his hope-filled second half of his prophecy. Light is meant to be seen; light always pierces the darkness – it cannot be darkened. Jesus is the light to the nations, and God's light for you. 

Advent is a wonderful time each year to consider both the first Advent of Jesus, his birth in Bethlehem, but also, his second Advent - Jesus is coming again and he is coming for his own. This Advent season, consider with us all that we possess because of Jesus and his coming, his life, his death and resurrection. The first Advent of Jesus makes a relationship with God possible; it alone makes eternal life possible.