Light of the World December Devotional Series
Welcome to Reading 7 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 in the Darkness.”
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 in the Darkness: Jesus Lives on Earth
Guess the Song Lyric
…and to the earth it gave great light…
(Find the answer at the end of the article)
Reading 7
Complete this devotional reading on December 26th. This is the first of six devotionals leading up to the new year.
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Start with Reading 1: Light Everlasting
Luke 2:30-32 (NLT)
I have seen your salvation, which you have prepared for all people. He is a light to reveal God to the nations…
John 12:46 (NLT)
I have come as a light to shine in this dark world, so that all who put their trust in me will no longer remain in the dark.
Jesus’ Perfect Life
Jesus grew from a baby to a boy, and then a man. He lived a perfect life, the only one on earth to have no darkness in him. His glorious light shone from him in miraculous ways.
Turn to the Light
While on earth, Jesus pleaded with everyone around him to turn to the light and follow him. Those that accepted his message and believed that he was the light of the world began to reflect that light and share it with others.
We can bring all of our concerns and worries to Jesus and know that he cares for us. Jesus was light shining in the darkness while here on earth, and if we follow him, we should also shine like lights in the darkness to show others his love and grace.
Light in the Darkness Discussion Questions
How does it comfort you to know that Jesus understands every situation we face?
Can you think of a way to shine a light that points others to Jesus this week?
Suggested Listening
The Light Came Down/Josh Garrels (YouTube – Josh Garrels)
Prophets Have Spoken
Josh Garrels
All He’d Accomplished
When The Light of God
Would dwell With Men
Guess the Song Lyric Answer
The First Noel
Celebrate the good news of great joy this Christmas season!
12 Family Devotional Readings for December
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