The Word became flesh and took up residence among us. We observed His glory, the glory as the One and Only Son from the Father, full of grace and truth.
John 1:14, HCSB
God became one of us, and the one who cannot be approached for fear of death came near us in a safe and loving way that we may know Him and approach Him in confidence.
Then Jesus spoke to them again: “I am the light of the world. Anyone who follows Me will never walk in the darkness but will have the light of life.”
John 8:12, HCSB
When we put our faith in Christ and His work on the cross, the Holy Spirit enters us and fills us with the light of Christ to go into the world and share that light.
Here is the Sunrise Service from the home of one of the members of Paulden Christian Fellowship.
Pastor Paul Trout and his wife Kitty led the music. I (Daniel Klem) gave the message.
There are no notes, and the video is of the sunrise. The rest is audio.
In the beginning, God created the heavens and the earth. The earth was without form and void, and darkness was over the face of the deep. And the Spirit of God was hovering over the face of the waters.And God said, “Let there be light,” and there was light. Genesis 1:1-3, ESV
In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. He was in the beginning with God. All things were made through him, and without him was not any thing made that was made. In him was life, and the life was the light of men. The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it. John 1:1-5, ESV
Then God said, “Let there be light,” and there was light.
Genesis 1:3, CSB
God is love and desires to be with us, evidenced by His creating the universe and bringing illumination, both visually and spiritually. We are invited to join in the work of showing others His light.
As he approached and saw the city, he wept for it, saying, “If you knew this day what would bring peace — but now it is hidden from your eyes.”
Luke 19:41-42, CSB
Christ has freed us, weeping over our sin and ignorance, calling us to live in His light. Turn to His light and be freed from the shadow of sin and pride.
Do we truly love the Lord our God with all our hearts, souls, minds, and strengths? Maybe I can help with the mind part, at least! This is Daniel M. Klem, apparent poet, reluctant yet passionate Disciple (Peter?), and foolish man attempting to understand theology!