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Amazing grace -- how sweet the sound -- that saved a wretch like me!

I once was lost, but now am found, was blind but now I see.

The poet who wrote this popular hymn had good eyesight. So do most of the believers who sing it. So why such words? Because the very Person who once gave physical sight to those who were physically blind keeps doing something even more amazing and enduring. He steps into the blindness of those who were unable to see the way out of their own troubles, sorrows, and sins, and he shows us the light of his saving goodness.

Jesus Christ is the Light of the world. Many people remain blind to what he has done. But for those to whom he gives the eyes of faith, his salvation is “amazing grace” that’s always worth singing about.

Amazing grace -- how sweet the sound -- that saved a wretch like me!

I once was lost, but now am found, was blind but now I see.

The poet who wrote this popular hymn had good eyesight. So do most of the believers who sing it. So why such words? Because the very Person who once gave physical sight to those who were physically blind keeps doing something even more amazing and enduring. He steps into the blindness of those who were unable to see the way out of their own troubles, sorrows, and sins, and he shows us the light of his saving goodness.

Jesus Christ is the Light of the world. Many people remain blind to what he has done. But for those to whom he gives the eyes of faith, his salvation is “amazing grace” that’s always worth singing about.

Imagine rounding the corner and finding children in the biggest, nastiest mess. You really don’t want to clean it up — unless, of course, it’s your child. God created a perfect world where humankind lived in perfect harmony with him and with one another. All that changed when they believed the Tempter’s lies. Yet when God found them in that awful mess he didn’t turn away. Instead, he chose to step in. With every footprint Jesus would overcame temptation, defeated sin, and crushed Tempter’s head. The nailmarks in his feet still prove his saving love for us all.

Imagine rounding the corner and finding children in the biggest, nastiest mess. You really don’t want to clean it up — unless, of course, it’s your child. God created a perfect world where humankind lived in perfect harmony with him and with one another. All that changed when they believed the Tempter’s lies. Yet when God found them in that awful mess he didn’t turn away. Instead, he chose to step in. With every footprint Jesus would overcame temptation, defeated sin, and crushed Tempter’s head. The nailmarks in his feet still prove his saving love for us all.

In a criminal court case, the testimony of eyewitnesses sheds light on truth that demands the attention of the judge and jury. First-hand accounts that agree with one another can then lead either to an acquittal or a conviction, to freedom for the accused or a death sentence.

What Jesus’ apostles recorded in the Scriptures is quite similar. What they wrote about our Lord’s mighty miracles, innocent death, and glorious resurrection did not come from their own imagination. These were eyewitness accounts that were in full agreement with one another. The result is an acquittal for sinners and an announcement of eternal life. Such eyewitness testimony always demands our attention!

“Like a moth to a flame.” Light has a way of attracting like few things can. God knows that, of course. So he has given us a new identity in the light of his Son Jesus. He completely changes who we are. That, in turn, completely changes how we live.

This dark world and every person who occupies it need light. So let your light shine, dear disciple, so that others may see your good deeds and ultimately praise your Father in heaven with you.

Such an attractive light!

“Like a moth to a flame.” Light has a way of attracting like few things can. God knows that, of course. So he has given us a new identity in the light of his Son Jesus. He completely changes who we are. That, in turn, completely changes how we live.

This dark world and every person who occupies it need light. So let your light shine, dear disciple, so that others may see your good deeds and ultimately praise your Father in heaven with you.

Such an attractive light!

The poor will rule like kings. Those who mourn are always comforted. The meek inherit the earth. The hungry are filled with good things. Those who are persecuted rejoice. Foolishness? To the world such notions certainly are. Yet our God has flipped the script, so to speak. With the light of his Word, God exposes the world’s wisdom as shameful. Instead he makes his own Son our righteousness, holiness, and redemption. Indeed, Jesus Christ has proven to be the highest wisdom there is!

The poor will rule like kings. Those who mourn are always comforted. The meek inherit the earth. The hungry are filled with good things. Those who are persecuted rejoice. Foolishness? To the world such notions certainly are. Yet our God has flipped the script, so to speak. With the light of his Word, God exposes the world’s wisdom as shameful. Instead he makes his own Son our righteousness, holiness, and redemption. Indeed, Jesus Christ has proven to be the highest wisdom there is!

“Let’s get up really early and go out and watch the sunrise.” Those are words spoken by folks who see beauty and hope in the arrival of a new day. Yet what if every day began with the promise of better things?

For those who despair over life’s distress and disappointments even at 6:30 in the  morning, Jesus Christ always brings a new day. “On those living in the land of deep darkness a Light has dawned.” That Light, the Lord Jesus Christ himself, always dawns with deeds and promises that raise the hopes of his people forever.