Post by Woody Williams on Dec 27, 2007 9:37:05 GMT -5
Text for the Day -- Isaiah 9:1-7
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But there will be no gloom for those who were in anguish. In the
former time he brought into contempt the land of Zebulun and the land
of Naphtali, but in the latter time he will make glorious the way of
the sea, the land beyond the Jordan, Galilee of the nations.
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.
You have multiplied the nation,
you have increased its joy;
they rejoice before you
as with joy at the harvest,
as people exult when dividing plunder.
For the yoke of their burden,
and the bar across their shoulders,
the rod of their oppressor,
you have broken as on the day of Midian.
For all the boots of the tramping warriors
and all the garments rolled in blood
shall be burned as fuel for the fire.
For a child has been born for us,
a son given to us;
authority rests upon his shoulders;
and he is named
Wonderful Counsellor, Mighty God,
Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.
His authority shall grow continually,
and there shall be endless peace
for the throne of David and his kingdom.
He will establish and uphold it
with justice and with righteousness
from this time onwards and for evermore.
The zeal of the LORD of hosts will do this.
Devotional
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Darkness has always been a strong metaphor for being lost, oppressed
or trapped in false knowledge. God desires to bring light, which is a
strong metaphor for freedom, knowledge that is true and being on the
right path. God has continually been sending light into the world
through his Word and living presence. God is still coming into our
midst with a Word to bring light to us. That Word for us is Jesus,
the light of the world.
Prayer
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Shine your light into the darkness in my life, gracious God. Amen
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But there will be no gloom for those who were in anguish. In the
former time he brought into contempt the land of Zebulun and the land
of Naphtali, but in the latter time he will make glorious the way of
the sea, the land beyond the Jordan, Galilee of the nations.
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.
You have multiplied the nation,
you have increased its joy;
they rejoice before you
as with joy at the harvest,
as people exult when dividing plunder.
For the yoke of their burden,
and the bar across their shoulders,
the rod of their oppressor,
you have broken as on the day of Midian.
For all the boots of the tramping warriors
and all the garments rolled in blood
shall be burned as fuel for the fire.
For a child has been born for us,
a son given to us;
authority rests upon his shoulders;
and he is named
Wonderful Counsellor, Mighty God,
Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.
His authority shall grow continually,
and there shall be endless peace
for the throne of David and his kingdom.
He will establish and uphold it
with justice and with righteousness
from this time onwards and for evermore.
The zeal of the LORD of hosts will do this.
Devotional
----------
Darkness has always been a strong metaphor for being lost, oppressed
or trapped in false knowledge. God desires to bring light, which is a
strong metaphor for freedom, knowledge that is true and being on the
right path. God has continually been sending light into the world
through his Word and living presence. God is still coming into our
midst with a Word to bring light to us. That Word for us is Jesus,
the light of the world.
Prayer
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Shine your light into the darkness in my life, gracious God. Amen