‘The people walking in darkness have seen a great light.’ Isaiah 9:2
The nation of Israel was stumbling along in the darkness. They had the law of Moses which they seemed unable to keep. In spite of being a people of God, they would rise and fall. Just trying to keep the law was not sufficient. God needed to send His son to redeem them and this same Jesus is also the solution to our problems and sin and the bringer of light to us. .
Maybe at this time of year we appreciate the light because it is limited. When I used to go to work I lamented the fact that I only saw my house in daylight at the weekend; it was dark when I left in the morning and darkness had fallen again by the time I arrived home at night.
God is light, God is our light, spiritually and physically as is often pointed out in the Bible. When trying to explain hell to non-believers I describe it as utter darkness for ever and ever, because God will not be there. On this earth we can shine by reflecting God’s light in us.
‘This little light of mine, I’m going to let it shine, this little light of mine I’m going to let it shine, shine, shine.’