The Daily Fountain Devotional of the Church Of Nigeria (Anglican Communion) 20 December 2024 — Jesus, The Great Light Of Salvation
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TOPIC: Jesus, The Great Light Of Salvation
READ: Isaiah 9:2-7(NKJV)
- The people who walked in darkness Have seen a great light; Those who dwelt in the land of the shadow of death, Upon them a light has shined.
- You have multiplied the nation [And] increased its joy; They rejoice before You According to the joy of harvest, As [men] rejoice when they divide the spoil.
- For You have broken the yoke of his burden And the staff of his shoulder, The rod of his oppressor, As in the day of Midian.
- For every warrior’s sandal from the noisy battle, And garments rolled in blood, Will be used for burning [and] fuel of fire.
- For unto us a Child is born, Unto us a Son is given; And the government will be upon His shoulder. And His name will be called Wonderful, Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.
- Of the increase of [His] government and peace [There will be] no end, Upon the throne of David and over His kingdom, To order it and establish it with judgment and justice From that time forward, even forever. The zeal of the LORD of hosts will perform this.
THE MESSAGE:
In our text today, Prophet Isaiah speaks of the end of the glooming darkness and the ushering of a “great light” which would illuminate the darkness of Galilee when the righteous reign of a coming King would begin. His coming as a great Light makes an outstanding difference, as the loom of darkness gives way to brightness and clear vision. He is described as the Prince of Peace who will usher in peace between fallen man and God.
Note the names and attributes ascribed to Him in verse 6. He will bring order and establish the throne of David as his earthly descendant, with judgment, and with justice. All authority belongs to Him and He must reign until God puts all His enemies under His feet. As we prepare to celebrate another Christmas, it is important that we remind ourselves that Christ, indeed is the Light of the world. Jesus’ coming brought great light to as many that walked in darkness. The grace of salvation comes from having a relationship with Jesus. Open the door of your heart to Him, and be a beneficiary of that joy of salvation which comes only from Him. It is a great thing to be reconciled to God, and be translated from the kingdom of darkness to His Kingdom of light. Surrender to Him today and let Him illuminate your life with the Light of His salvation and restore you to the right relationship with God.
PRAYER: Lord Jesus, I surrender to you today. Illuminate me with the light of your salvation. Amen.
