We have survived the shortest day of the year. December 21, 2024, is the winter's solstice. Now until June, the days grow longer. There is hope in the knowledge that the light will continue to be extended every day.
The light is coming! Darkness will now lose a few more minutes every day until June 21, 2025. It is the perfect time to celebrate the Light of the World's arrival.
Biblical scholars have attempted to determine the date of Jesus's birth. There are always opinions. The ones that use Zechariah's priestly service, Elizabeth's conception, Mary's visit to Elizabeth, and some other factors, believe it was the Jewish month of Tishrei.
This makes sense to me, but I am just a student... not a scholar. Why?
Tishrei falls at the end of September or early October, depending on the year. Shepherds would still be taking to the fields before the colder winter months. Tishrei is the beginning of the new year of the Jewish calendar. I find it logical that Jesus would arrive near the holy days of Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur.
We do not know for certain so a date was chosen. Daylight on December 25th is longer than daylight on December 24th, right? We recognize the growing daily sunlit minutes with joy.
The Light has come. It always disperses the darkness. It always wins.
"But while I am here in the world, I am the light of the world.” -John 9:5
Savor the Light!
Today, I am grateful the Light has come.
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