John 1:4-5
In him was life, and that life was the light of all mankind. The
light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it.
I like that extra hour of sleep when we fall back.
In the fall, I look forward to change. I love the way the
trees show off their red, orange, and yellow leaves. In Ohio we have a lot of
maple trees. They glow a golden yellow, and this year they have waved their
dressy branches in the most spectacular way. The cooler weather reminds me winter
peeks around the corner. Yes, I'm one who enjoys snow and bundling up or
cozying in for the colder months. Many folks may disagree with me, but I like
when the clocks fall back, and the hour of sleep I lost in the spring is
restored. The morning light wakes me, and in the evening, I can huddle in our
cozy home.
I've written about hygge before; the act of creating a comfortable
and inviting environment inside when the weather or time change gives us
darkness early. Part of the hygge experience is lighting candles, turning on
lights to brighten the darkness, and cuddling in a warm blanket.
When God created the earth, He made day and night—darkness
and light. As a believer, I experience a light, unlike the sun or a lamp. I
don't welcome the darkness of the world, a shadow of sin which Satan brings
with him. When that darkness falls, I cling to the light of Jesus. Psalm 119:105
says, "Your word is a lamp for my feet, a light on my path."
His word lights my way, and His light overcomes all darkness. Jesus is the
hygge I want when the darkness of despair, worry, sin, or sorrow try to smother
me. He is the light of the world. He alone brings peace and comfort in times of
darkness. As the dark surrounds me, Jesus' light of love and grace illuminate
my life.
Seek the light of Jesus.
