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Light Overcomes

Jesus’ birth came at a time when spiritual darkness covered the land. The people of Israel had all but forsaken the ways of the Lord. The temple had become a marketplace; sacrifices were offered for the sake of obligation and tradition rather than from an inner hunger to worship God. And hope for the coming Messiah was often a worldly desire for military salvation and the destruction of the Roman oppressors.

But Jesus came for a purpose that completely transcended these ways of thinking. Truly, He came to destroy the works of the enemy—that is, the enemy of our souls. He established His kingdom on earth by laying down His life as an offering of love and forgiveness—so that all men and women might have true, abundant life.

Activity: Brighten someone’s day—grab some friends and go caroling. If your neighborhood isn’t an option, try an assisted living community.