As autumn becomes winter it can be a little depressing for some of us. I was contemplating the shortening days and dropping thermometers, and it occurred to me that the shortest day of the year is coming. Right before Christmas, we will experience the shortest day of the year --the day with the least amount of light. Following that day the temperature will continue to plummet as the snow piles up. But from that day on, the light will increase and the darkness decrease despite the fact that that winter in northern Michigan will be with us for another 3 0r 4 months.
I am reminded of the ancient prophets and Jesus himself who spoke light into the darkness. Long before the outward circumstances had changed, they began to envision a different the present as if the future had already come.
Maybe you are experiencing a difficult time in your life--frustrations, debts, broken relationships piling on. Remember that light is breaking into your darkness even if the circumstances have yet to change. Remember and stand on the promises of God who is light and life to our lives.
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