We Journey With Hope
December 2
The people who have walked in darkness have seen a great light;
those who lived in a land of deep darkness on them light has shined.
Isaiah 9:2
Something to talk about:I wonder how a dark room makes you feel? I wonder how lighting a candle or a nightlight in a dark room makes you feel? Isn’t it amazing how that one small light makes the darkness go away?
When God began to create the world, the first thing God said was, “Let there be light!”
God knew that light would help us find our way and help us not to be afraid.
Over the years God has continued to send us light.
God sent light to God’s people in the wilderness to guide them to the promise land.
And God sent a light to shine over a stable in Bethlehem: a light to guide those who were searching to the child who was sent to be the light of the world.
Something to do:
Each week in Advent, light another candle on your family Advent wreath.
Have a member of your family look up the scripture above and read it out to the family.
Watch how the light grows each week as we get closer to Christmas, even as the darkness outside grows. (The longest night of the year is Dec. 21)
Pray with your family about the things that frighten or worry you and ask God to send the light of Jesus to comfort and guide you.
Dear God,
Thank you for all the lights we see at Christmas. Send your light to comfort and guide those who are frightened and lonely tonight. Show me ways that I may reflect your light and offer hope to those around me.
Amen.
