The Brightest Light 

   “Where is the newborn king of the Jews?  We saw his star at its’ rising and have come to do him homage.”  (Matt 2: 2) 

   Somewhere there is a brilliant light.  A light so bright, so awe-inspiring that everyone wants to come near it and bask in its glory.  The universe revolves around it and without it the universe could not exist.

   The question for us is what is that light?  It seems that some think they are that bright light.  They believe they are worthy of adoration and esteem because of their own brilliance.  They simply can’t understand why others don’t recognize their greatness.

   Others see material goods as the light of the world.  If they can get the things they want and enjoy life according to their desires they are satisfied and need no other light to guide them.  These are the ones who believe the adage, “he who dies with the most toys, wins.”

   Still others claim there simply is no light.  This world is what it is and once our time in it is over nothing else exists.  There is no eternity, simply blackness and a ceasing to be.

   Jesus is the light of the world and we would do well to seek His light above all else.  Those who claim that everything, including themselves, simply cease to exist at some point are, in part, correct.  At the word of God the world as we know it will cease to exist.  But that is not the end, a new heaven and a new earth is coming.  One based on the love and mercy of God.

   In a few days we will celebrate the fact that God so loves us that He sent His only Son to live and die for us; to offer us salvation and eternal life.  The Bright Light that all should desire to come near to and bask in is Jesus.  Only through Him can we find eternal happiness. 

Lord, let Your light shine on us.

Illuminate our lives with Your love.

In Your mercy forgive our sins.

Lead us always closer to You. 

Amen