A Light for Revelation
Jesus is the Light for those far from God. And he will lead his body into the same mission sung about 2,000 years ago.
God has prepared in the presence of all peoples, a light for revelation to the Gentiles, and for glory to your people Israel.
A light for revelation to the Gentiles.
Jesus is for those far from God.
Your church is his body. Jesus is the Head of the body. And the Head of his body will continue to lead his body on the same mission sung about by Simeon.
And sitting in rows, with someone yelling about how bad the outside world is, and everyone else “amen-ing” this…
Is not being a light of revelation to those far from God.
Those far from God need a Light. A Light that will illuminate the darkness. The darkness they already know is there, but can’t quite put their finger on.
They continue to light up their darkness with the created order.
Yelling about how bad they are will not open them up to the Gospel.
Showing them how to find Life in Jesus will.
Showing them how Jesus will Light up the Life in their soul will.