“Let there be light!”
Dear Brothers and Sisters of St. Mary’s, and visiting friends,
Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.
Let there be light were the first recorded words of God. (Gen 1:3).
As I write to you, the sun is radiating in its beauty, but I know that
the joy of the long summer days is over. The beauty of autumn also brings shorter days and darker nights. The dark nights not only affect our driving, if you are like me, but they can also adversely affect
our emotions, causing Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD).
We all gravitate towards light; we need light to feel good,
as it provides vitamin D. We also need light to see. Firepit, candles,
torch, lamp, lightbulb – we don’t want to be in darkness.
Neither did God. "Let there be light", and there was light.
(Gen 1:3)
If we look at our world today, in all honesty, it seems pretty dark. Darkness we see can leave us feeling hopeless and helpless.
So, let me tell you about a light that came into the world.
The Word gave life to everything that was created, and His life
brought light to everyone. The light shines in the darkness,
and the darkness can never extinguish it. (John 1:4-5)
This LIGHT is Jesus Christ.
The Light that helps us to live each day in hope and peace.
Jesus said: I am the light of the world (John 8:12)
He also said: You are the light of the world. (Matthew 5:14).
Yes, you. You who believe in Jesus carry a light so bright that
you are to take it into the dark areas of the world you are in.
Why not join us as we, along with other churches in Frinton and Walton, shine the light of Jesus on Halloween Day, October 31st?
Visit a ‘Light Beacon Church’ with your children or grandchildren and
hear about the love of the Light that came into the world.
It's still not too late to join an Alpha Course and hear more about Jesus.
Join us here at St Mary’s, or at any local church offering the course.
As always, I encourage you to browse our website, attend your local church,
and get to know Jesus – the Light of the world.