Isaiah preaches in a time of:
darkness,
of evil,
and apparent hopelessness.

Christmas comes:
anticipating Christmas lights,
decorations,
and joy.

Isaiah declares Christ's light and hope.
Christmas warms the heart, and connects us to the heart of God.

I. Light overshadows darkness
Isaiah anticipated God's light that would come to the people.
He preached in a time of darkness because of:
false prophets,
sin,
and a downward spiral morally.

Under what circumstances does the light overcome the darkness?
World turmoil
National unrest
Personal sin

II. Joy overtakes sorrow
It brightens a dim spirit
It creates a spirit of joy

God's heart inspires joy and gladness that overtakes sorrow, and Christ's light magnifies the joy!

III. Victory overwhelms defeat
Do you have that victory?
Do you share that victory with others?
Do you shine God's light?
What does the light of God's victory do for the nations and people who serve Christ?

Burdens are lifted
Oppression is removed

I have also observed the bondage of sin, pain, and even the past removed by Christ.

Christ supplies freedom from oppression so that people can move forward with their lives and fly like an eagle (Isaiah 40:28-31). The people learned to live and soar in the victory that came through the light of Jesus Christ.

Join me and your family and friends who have followed the light and found our way out of a dark forest.