Come To The Light

It’s actually called Shadowgraphy (or Ombromanie) – that fun thing we do by making shadow objects on the wall.  It can be traced back to the 18^th Century although the idea is likely much older. Shadow puppets of Indonesia were being performed around 850 AD and in China during the Tang Dynasty (618-907). 

 

Jesus Christ dispelled the shadow!  In Hebrews 8 we read how the priests offered gifts according to the law and those offerings served as a “copy and shadow of the heavenly things.” (8:4).  The Greek word skia occurs 7 times in the New Testament, and it means shade caused by the interception of light. The one indisputable way to dispel a shadow is with light.  John wrote, “This is the message we have heard from Him and proclaim to you, that God is light, and in Him is no darkness at all.” (John 1:4).  How was light presented to the world?  “The True Light, which enlightens everyone, was coming into the world.” (John 1:9). The light John wrote about was Jesus – the “… Light of the world” and whoever follows Him “will not walk in darkness, but will have the Light of life.” (John 8;12).  This is how Light appeared to the world – the birth of Christ; He is how God came to dwell among us – our Emmanuel – fulfilling God’s ultimate purpose: to provide the perfect and final offering to save for sin.  Therein is the Christmas message! “The Light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome It.” (John 1:5).  Painters and photographers seek out the best and purest of light for their work; Jesus is the best and purest of light!  Jesus said, “I am the Way, the Truth, and the Life. No one comes to The Father except through Me.” (John 14:6).  If you are living in the shadows of life, there is no reason to do so.  The Light of Christmas is come … and He came for you.  There’s no better time than now to come to the Light.  May it be so for you, my friend.