The Light Pours Out

 

Daily Gratitude Year 9- Day 349: Today, I am grateful for the light that pours out of the darkness. 

Something deep within us often fears the darkness. Children cry out into the night and loving parents go to the bedside to calm the fear. Darkness and terror seem to be frequent companions. 

This quote, unsourced, was lovely:

"Out of the silence, MUSIC... out of the darkness, LIGHT... out of uncertainty, PROMISE... HOPE was born that night." -source unknown

Such rich wording to go with deep truths. Can you hear the heavens echo with the music of the stars? Can you hear the angels sing? The "Gloria in excelsis Deo's" are glorious. 

The time between the Old and New Testaments it appeared God was silent. For four centuries they continued watching and waiting for the promised Messiah. At times, they felt hopeless and helpless. God keeps his promises in His way and in His timing. Because humans are so easily distracted, many missed Him. 

They say it is always darkest before the dawn. We are swiftly approaching the shortest day of the year. I can't wait until the days grow longer again. I need the light. Perhaps, winter is His way of reminding us every year of how desperately we need the light... His light. 

"For you will not leave my soul among the dead or allow your Holy One to rot in the grave. You have shown me the way of life, and  you will fill me with the joy of your presence."- Acts 2:27-28 

He was born in the night, this child with Holy Light.                                                                          He came to fix what was broken. 

He came to make us right. 
We were destined for the grave... 

But His Light came to save.

We need not fear the night.

Our battles He will fight. 

Step out of the grave,

And into His Light. 

- 12/15/2021

Today, I am grateful for the light that pours out of the darkness.