January 9

God spoke, “Light!” and light appeared”. Genesis 1:3 (MSG)

We may all have areas of darkness in our lives, memories that haunt us from the past, concerns that weigh us down in the present, and worries about all that is yet to be. It doesn’t have to stay that way however, for there is One Who is Light and Who’s very presence dispels the darkness, flooding the future with truth and hope!

Jesus is that Light, the Light of the World. He reaches into the past, to the darkest places of our soul, to see them transformed and made new, just as He promised He would do. He highlights circumstances and situations in the present, bringing revelation of what is real, and exposing what is not. His Light will go ahead of you into the days to come, illuminating the path of righteousness that leads to the good things God has planned, day by day. 

Oh beloved, welcome His light—a light so bright that shadows disappear. Welcome His voice, His wisdom, and His ways! And remember, dear one, He is faithful and true. One word from God changes everything. Gloriously changes it for you! 

Prayer:

Precious Jesus, I praise You that You are the Light of the world and the hope of all mankind. You are my hope today, in every area of need, and You are my Promise for all that is to be.

Come today in Your tenderness and Your care, shine Your healing light on anything in my life that is not of You, and remove it Lord, I pray, for my good, and for Your glory.

Highlight all that is life, peace, joy, and the fullness of all that is from You. Let my heart be encouraged and my mind be renewed, for I am a child of the Light; redeemed and restored. I belong to You!