Advent is upon us for those of us who celebrate it.
I haven’t always observed advent, but a few years back, I
felt compelled to do a daily prayer time during the advent season.
So,
Sunday I dug out my candles and began this year’s advent journey.
The theme this week is hope.
As I began my reading this morning, I found myself in Psalm 80:3.
“Bring us back to You, God, turn the light of Your
face upon us so that we will be rescued from this sea of darkness.”
(The Voice
Bible).
This, I thought, is hope.
God’s light shining upon us, rescuing us from
the darkness. This prayer of restoration uttered by the congregation thousands
of years ago, calling into the depths of the darkness to God the Father for light, for hope.
Then, I turned to John 12: 46, and found God’s answer to His
people.
“I am come a light into the world, that whosoever believes
on me should not abide in darkness.” (NKJV). Hope came in the form of Jesus providing a light to show the way. We no longer have to grope in the darkness. The Father has sent the light.
The light came to dispel the darkness, to draw all men to
Himself. God answered the prayers of His people. He made a way of restoration.
In Christ, there is hope for all men.
Father,
Thank you for our hope in Christ. Please touch all who have
not found the light of the world. Draw them to you through your Holy Spirit.
Amen
bym