As we read in Genesis God came to be light to the world. When sin entered the world, darkness came. This darkness persisted unto Jesus came. Jesus was the light of the world. Because we are His followers, we can shine forth this light.
It is not darkness that is evil, but it is frightening because in it we can’t see our way ahead. Christmas tells us that Jesus can dwell in the places of darkness to make it light. God is there, everywhere to make the dark places light.
The season of Advent is the time to look forward to the coming of our Saviour; it is a time of hope. We know that God will shine in the difficult places in our lives.