Out of Darkness into Light
But you are a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people belonging to God, that you may declare the praises of him who called you out of darkness into his wonderful light.
I Peter 2:9 NIV
Today, September 11th, I am reminded of the desolation and destruction perpetrated by evil men on our nation seventeen years ago. 
We are bombarded with distressing news each time we pick up a newspaper or turn on the television.
On the night of Jesus’ birth the state of the nation was grim, suffering oppression by a ruthless, pagan empire. The musty odor of a straw bed in a dark and dreary stable, and the stench of manure further intensified the bleakness of the setting in which He was born.
His arrival illuminated a messy, struggling world. 
Ready for some GOOD NEWS?!
Jesus voluntarily entered a world of darkness to bring Hope and Light.
The true Light which illuminates every human being was coming into the world. John 1:9 NIV
We hold the incredible promise that God’s love is more than able to overcome any obstacle Satan puts in our path.
Lord, remind us daily to place our hope and trust in You so we can brightly shine your light to a dark and hopeless world.
