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“The people walking in darkness have seen a great light; on those living in the land of deep darkness a light has dawned.” Isaiah 9:2

Christmas is a time for celebrating with lights. They twinkle on trees through windows. They adorn houses and bushes, sparkling in the darkness. For a few weeks each year, they brighten up our world.

But the light that is really to be celebrated is Jesus Christ.

The great light announced in Isaiah 9:2 is the birth of Jesus Christ. Luke 2:28-32 says: “So when Mary and Joseph came to present the baby Jesus to the Lord as the law required, Simeon was there. He took the child in his arms and praised God, saying, ‘Sovereign Lord, now let your servant die in peace, as you have promised. I have seen your salvation, which you have prepared for all people. He is a light to reveal God to the nations, and he is the glory of your people Israel!’”

Jesus comes as a bright light into gloom and distress that is described as utter darkness, an absolute darkness. Isaiah 8:22 But into this utter darkness comes, not some feeble and faint glimmer of light, but an extraordinary and significant light. This is hope and promise of Christmas.

The birth of Jesus is a light and hope for all people who are in darkness. Luke 2:32 Jesus describes himself as the light of the world. He says: “No one who follows me stumbles around in the darkness.” John 8:12 MSG

Here is a promise: the birth of Jesus brings the promise of hope and light into dark lives.

This Christmas, celebrate and welcome the light of Jesus Christ.