The start of Luke’s Gospel records songs uttered in response to God’s redeeming grace announced in our fallen world.
These are Zechariah’s words of exuberant praise after months of silence following an angelic announcement:
“because of the tender mercy of our God, whereby the sunrise shall visit us from on high to give light to those who sit in darkness and in the shadow of death, to guide our feet into the way of peace.”
(Luke 1:78-79 ESV)
The tender mercy of God our Father ushered in light & peace
Like the sunrise shining light in the darkness so the Light of the World was sent to earth as a tiny baby. He who created light at the beginning of time, stooped into the shadows of this sin-drenched world.
His light shines in our lives- bringing hope & joy.
God guides our footsteps along the path of peace:
Peace the world can’t deliver.
Shalom only the Prince of Peace can bring.
Peace of mind & heart.
God’s unmerited mercy, radiant light & deep peace are at the heart of the Christmas story-at the centre of the narrative of mankind.
We can experience the tender mercies of our Father God in our day to day life, step by step on our path with Him.
We can believe in Him this Christmastime. We can trust Him this New Year {& always}
Blessings,
Ruth x
Blessed! 