For a child has been born for us, a son given to us; authority rests upon his shoulders; and he is named Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. (Isaiah 9:6 NRSV Bible)
Isaiah reminds us that God brings into our world and into our lives the light of Jesus Christ during this Christmas season.

I recall a story about one of those busy days before Christmas. A sales clerk was overwhelmed with costumers. So, the manager was having the clerk take down everybody's address for a free catalogue.

The clerk took down one family's address, and the clerk trying to be friendly said, "It's a madhouse, isn't it?" "No," said one member of the family pleasantly, "It's a cute little home with a white picket fence around it."

This family didn't see their home as being a madhouse like many places are right before Christmas, but they saw their home as a pleasant place that was full of love and light. Their home was just like the stable, where Jesus was born. Most of us could not imagine being born in a barn, but Mary and Joseph made it their home. And in this place, there was a bright star over Bethlehem which marked the birthplace of our savior.

What does the light of God mean to us? It means that when we accept the light of Jesus Christ into our lives, we meet God. It means the light takes away the darkness of our lives. It means we become different people. It means we live for God and others. It means we work through the church to make a difference in our community and world. It means we have experienced God's unconditional love.

Loving God of Christmas, help me to see more clearly the light of Jesus Christ in my own life, and help me to share him with others. Amen.

Ron Newhouse

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