“The people dwelling in darkness
have seen a great light,
and for those dwelling in the region and shadow of death,
on them a light has dawned.”
– Matthew 4:16
In fulfilling this ancient prophecy, Jesus truly is the great light that’s dawned upon this dark world. He is God come in human flesh to live among us, to understand us perfectly, and to rescue us from our sin. He’s the One Who sustains all creation and Who stepped into Creation. He’s the One Who lived a life without any sin despite every terrible temptation that could be thrown at Him.
He taught with authority. He overpowered every supernatural evil. He controlled the forces of nature. He rearranged the elements of nature to turn water to wine. He healed the sick. He raised the dead. He loved and touched the untouchables. He spent time with those rejected by everyone else.
Jesus really is the great light for us who live in a world darkened by sin. When He first walked the earth, that light dawned. As He rules and reigns today, His light grows brighter as His Kingdom spreads. One day, the light will grow unimaginably and beautifully brighter when He returns for everyone to see. That moment will be clear, unmistakable, and glorious.
Until then, don’t let the dark things of this world draw you in or get you down. Focus on the light. Celebrate, praise, and worship Jesus – Who He is, what He’s done, what He’s doing, what He’s going to do. Walk in the light of Jesus and do not fear the shadow of death!