• It was Jim's birthday and his dad wanted it to be one he would long remember. So he decided to take him to the Christian book store to buy him a picture of Jesus that he could hang in his room.
• Upon entering the store he said, "Son, which picture of Jesus do you want for your room? Look around carefully and then tell me which one you want."
• After looking at most of the pictures in the store very carefully, he said, "Dad, I want a picture of Jesus that will shine in my room when it is dark."
• We live in a world filled with darkness that would, if it could, put out the light of God. But this is nothing new. Jesus said, "This is the verdict: Light has come into the world, but men loved darkness instead of light because their deeds are evil."
• Jesus brought the light of God into a world that has been darkened by sin. But His light has a condition to it: it must be received through faith in what He did for us on the cross. Those who receive Him are made righteous.
• Hear what the Psalmist said, "Light is shed upon those who are righteous - the godly." His light dissipates the darkness of despair and brings the hope of eternal life.
• In Him we are no longer victims but victors and through Him we need no longer fear the darkness and despair that surround the lost and those facing death.
• It was King David who once said, "Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death I will fear no evil for You are with me" ... "shedding Your light."
• Prayer: What a comfort it is, Lord, to know that You are the Light of the world and will always be our Guide. In Jesus' Name, Amen.
• Scripture for Today: Psalm 97:11a Light shines on the righteous
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