THE LIGHT HAS COME

GREAT LIGHT IN THE DARK WORLD

The Scripture contains records of foretelling of the birth of Jesus Christ. Many generations expected the coming of the Messiah. Prophet Isaiah spoke about the coming of the Messiah in Isaiah 9:6-7 " For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given: and the government shall be upon his shoulder: and his name shall be called Wonderful, Counsellor, The mighty God, The everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace. Of the increase of his government and peace there shall be no end, upon the throne of David, and upon his kingdom, to order it, and to establish it with judgment and with justice from henceforth even for ever. The zeal of the Lord of hosts will perform this."

   Indeed Jesus' birth was a joyful news to the whole world. The news of his birth is not an old tale. The reign of Jesus Christ is always fresh in the heart of believers who truly love and serve him. People from different tribes, cultures,and countries are responding to the good news that his birth brought to the whole world.
       The proclamation of his birth is not limited to a season, it is eternal. Jesus' birth caused us to experience redemption. We are redeemed from darkness unto his marvelous light. Isaiah stated that "the people walking in darkness have seen a great light; on those living in the land of the shadow of death, a light has dawned" ( Isaiah 9 : 2)
     There is no doubt Jesus is redeeming Souls on a daily basis. His birth is efficacious at all times. No matter how great one's sin may be, Jesus has the power to cleanse. It is stated in the Bible that he was given the name Jesus, because he will save his people from their sins. (Matthew 1:21)
   
       Jesus is lmmanuel. Our saviour has never left us alone. Though we are living in a dark world. Jesus is always present. He is the Light that shines in the darkness. " In him was life; and the life was the light of men.  And the light shineth in darkness; and the darkness comprehended it not." ( John 1:4-5 KJV)

When anyone receives him, he will never walk in the darkness again.  He will shine forever.

Rev Mrs Kemi Babarinde
HOD, Religious Education
Baptist College of Theology,  Lagos.