Light of the World December Devotional Series
Welcome to Reading 10 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 Displayed.”
If you’re just joining this series, feel free to jump in here, or go back and start at the beginning. Each devotional reading takes less than 10 minutes. In this week after Christmas, we 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 Displayed: Walking in the Light
Guess the Song Lyric
…there shone a holy light…
(Find the answer at the end of the article)
Reading 10
Complete this devotional reading on December 29th. This is the fourth of six devotionals leading up to the new year.
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Start with Reading 1: Light Everlasting
Psalm 89:15 (NLT)
Happy are those who hear the joyful call to worship, for they will walk in the light of your presence, Lord.
1 John 1:7
But if we walk in the light, as he is in the light, we have fellowship with one another.
Lights Shine Bright
As we learn more about God from his word and allow him to change our hearts, that little glowing light expands to shine out of us. Our love for Jesus grows, and we have an ability to love others that can only come from God.
Display the Light in Love
When we receive God’s gift of salvation, we become part of God’s family, and he wants us to live as children of light.
Ask God to give you a love to those around you, even when you don’t feel that they deserve your love. That love will display the light of Jesus for everyone to see.
Light Displayed Discussion Questions
Are you walking in the light? Walking with Jesus?
Do you love others with a love that is bigger than anything you could manage on your own?
Suggested Listening
When I Think Upon Christmas/Hillsong Worship (YouTube – Hillsong Worship)
When I think upon Jesus
Aodhan King, Renee Sieff, & Ben Tan
The King of all days
I can’t help but respond
With an offering of praise
Like the wise men and shepherds
I’ll follow Your light
Like the angels I’ll lift Your Name high
Guess the Song Lyric Answer
Go Tell It on the Mountain
Celebrate the good news of great joy this Christmas season!
12 Family Devotional Readings for December
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December Devotional for Families: Light of the World
