December 16, 2008

Read Isaiah 9:1-7

The people who walked in darkness have seen a great light; those who lived in a land of deep darkness- on them light has shined.—Isaiah 9:2b

Advent season is a perfect time to exemplify this verse. There are many people in our world, smaller even, St. Louis, that walk in darkness. They watch the news and believe that everything is spiraling out of control; unemployment, sickness, poverty, intolerance, and violence. They don't see the light in every day or every moment. There is a light of goodness for those who chose to see it. It could be a simple smile or a perfect snowflake on the windshield. Once you see the small gifts of light that were always there, but unnoticed, they seem to multiply until there is only light. It is overwhelmed by the teamwork of individual tiny lights. Today be a steward. Be that first point of light that creates a cascade effect of beautiful light.

Pray: Dear God, please help me to be a bright light to show your love to the world everyday. Amen.

Rebecca Foster is the Director of Kid's Ministry at the Gathering United Methodist Church.