Matthew 1:18-25
English Standard Version (ESV)
The light shines in the darkness. It's interesting to think about the time just before Jesus was born. What was the hope of the people? Did they have a spirit of expectation? Were they excited for what God might do? Were they concerned about the state of the world and wondering if God was still paying attention?
There's certainly plenty of darkness going around the world right now. The Olympics are always a bright spot of peace in a world struggling with turmoil. This year, in this location, seems even more important as we pray for peace. Here in Columbus, the town has been shattered by the deaths of two police officers, gunned down in the line of duty. The violence bubbles at the top, ready to boil over, and we all wonder when peace will prevail.
We know and trust that God is here, that God is at work. May we have expectant hearts, looking into the world for signs that God is doing something dramatic. I don't know what the atmosphere was like just before Jesus was born, but I like to think there were people ready and waiting for God to do something amazing. May we share the same spirit and have the same ready hearts, eager to love and serve and join in with what God is doing. May we recognize the darkness around us and let the light shine through us to bring hope into the world.
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