Light of the World December Devotional Series
Welcome to Reading 3 of this twelve-part December devotional series. We’re exploring the theme, Light of the World in each devotional and scripture reading this month. Today’s devotional reading is titled, “Light Dimmed.”
Does your family struggle to keep up with daily advent reading amid the hustle and bustle of the season? Join me for a flexible schedule of six readings leading up to Christmas Day. After Christmas, we’ll continue discovering the light of Jesus through his life on earth, and consider how we can allow his light to shine through us.
How to Use This Devotional with Your Family
Slow down. Most of us read too quickly for children to understand and comprehend the material. Read the title, subtitle, and scriptures slowly. Pause at commas and allow time for everyone to think about the meaning behind the words.
Discuss. Stop and talk about the meaning of words your children may not know. Ask them if there is anything they don’t understand.
Visualize. The concepts of light and darkness are easy for children to understand. Encourage them to visualize the imagery conveyed in the scriptures and discussion questions.
Light Dimmed: Sin Entered the World
Guess the Song Lyric
…above thy deep and dreamless sleep the silent stars go by…
(Find the answer at the end of the article)
Reading 3
Complete this devotional reading any time in December before Christmas Day. There are a total of five devotional readings leading up to Christmas Day.
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Start with Reading 1: Light Everlasting
Isaiah 59:9
So justice is far from us, and righteousness does not reach us. We look for light, but all is darkness; for brightness, but we walk in deep shadows.
Isaiah 50:10
Let the one who walks in the dark, who has no light, trust in the name of the Lord and rely on their God.
We Live in Darkness
God created people to reflect his glory. When Adam and Eve ate fruit from the tree that God told them not to eat, they knew that they had done wrong and tried to hide in darkness. At that point, sin entered the world. We live with the darkness of sin in the world around us, and in our own hearts.
Turn to the Light
We can choose to turn to the light when we trust in God and his plan for us. God doesn’t ignore us when we call to him. He shines his light into our lives!
Light Dimmed Discussion Questions
Do you try to hide when you’ve done something wrong?
God wants us to walk in the light. We need to confess and ask God to change us so we can reflect his light in a dark world?
Ask God to give you a heart that wants to walk in the light, not in darkness.
Suggested Listening
Prince of Heaven/Hillsong Worship (YouTube – Hillsong Worship)
Earth in shadow restlessly hold
Brooke & Scott Ligertwood
Labours waiting in silent hope
For the promise it longs to know
What heaven holds
Guess the Song Lyric Answer
O, Little Town of Bethlehem
Celebrate the good news of great joy this Christmas season!
12 Family Devotional Readings for December
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