Christmas Lights

(This is the 1^st of a 4 part series on “Memories of Christmas”.)

John 1:1-13

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One of the things my wife and I enjoy during the Christmas season is to drive around and look at all the lights. We love driving through a random neighborhood to see how we might be surprised by some outstanding light display.

 

Over the years there have been some “professionally” done displays that have really stood out for us. One that we enjoyed was the Oglebay Winter Festival of Lights in Wheeling, WV. Another was the St. Nicholas Light Display sponsored by Domino’s Pizza in Ann Arbor, MI.

 

But locally, none compare to State Auto’s Christmas Corner located in downtown Columbus since 1932. Featuring a life-sized Nativity scene, it is recognized around the world for its beauty and attention to artistic and historic detail. Fridays and Saturdays include three choir performances and hot chocolate. Life doesn’t get any better than that.

 

Christmas lights are a timed tested tradition to enjoy and create wonderful memories, but they have a much more significant meaning than a family activity and entertainment.

 

^1-2 Before anything else existed there was Christ, with God. He has always been

alive and is himself God. ³ He created everything there is—nothing exists that he didn’t make. ⁴ Eternal life is in him, and this life gives light to all mankind. ⁵ His life is the light that shines through the darkness—and the darkness can never extinguish it.           TLB

 

Not only is Jesus the Light of the World, but as believers and followers of Christ, we carry his light within us. Jesus spoke these words to his disciples during the Sermon on the Mount.

 

¹⁴ “You are the light of the world. A town built on a hill cannot be hidden. ¹⁵ Neither do people light a lamp and put it under a bowl. Instead they put it on its stand, and it gives light to everyone in the house. ¹⁶ In the same way, let your

light shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven.      Matthew 5 NIV

 Because of this, it is our privilege to share that light, not only at Christmas time but throughout the year. So go ahead and make some memories while looking at Christmas lights. Then share the Light of Jesus who is the True Christmas Light.

  

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