I am reminded more than any year before of the true LIGHT that shines during Christmas – Jesus. He is the LIGHT that came into this weary world, to save us from eternal darkness. And the peace and warmth I feel in my heart reminds me of a single candle shining in the darkness.
Jesus is my candlelight.
This world's Christmas season is loud, trying to steal my attention. But the peace of the flickering flame cannot be rivaled. And the more my eyes focus on the flame, the more the world around me hushes.
My soul quiets amid the candlelight.
This world's Christmas season is flashy. It tries to pull my eyes away. But nothing is as beautiful as one candle’s light in the darkness.
The rest of the world dims as I focus on the flame.
This world’s Christmas season is busy. It boggles down my soul, filling my mind with endless to-do lists. But as I look up from my list and see one single dancing flame -- lighting up the vast darkness with its wonder -- I can finally breathe.
And I breathe in the peace of stillness.
It is the schemes of the darkness to try to extinguish His light in this world. Not only at Christmastime does the world try to tempt me to look away. I am grateful that one still, small candle always chases away the dark.
Because if it wasn't for Jesus, I would be forever in the darkness.
