LIGHT OF HOPE

THE GIVING OF YOUR WORDS GIVES LIGHT; IT GRANTS UNDERSTANDING TO THE SIMPLE.

Psalm 119:130

In the beginning (Genesis 1:2), the Bible says the earth is formless and void and darkness covers the surface of the deep. But the HOPE mentioned in the same verse says the Spirit of God was moving over the surface of the water. Day 1 of Creation (Genesis 1:3) – God said, “Let there be light,” and there was light. God spoke LIGHT into the world!

Matthew Henry’s commentary on Psalm 119:130 explains how the living Words of God can bring great LIGHT to the soul. The Word of God was intended to give LIGHT and understanding that will be of use to us in our travels through this world; and it is the outward and ordinary means by which the Spirit of God enlightens the understanding of all that are sanctified.

This Christmas season we are reminded of another LIGHT that was sent into the world – our Savior Jesus Christ. He cast out the darkness and bondage that sin can have over human lives, and died to pay the penalty for our sins so we can live as children of the LIGHT!