John 1:5

The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness did not overcome it. (NRSV)

Christmas is our annual reminder that God lights the way in the darkness. Mankind has had physical light since creation began:  the sun lights our days, and the stars light our nights. When Christ was born in a manger all those years ago, he became the spiritual light of the world. He is our example to follow and our pathway to forgiveness when we falter. 

The hymn selection to accompany this devotion is “Creator of the Stars of Night.” The video of the hymn contains beautiful pictures of the stars. Christmas comes at the darkest time of the year, very appropriate conditions to consider our nighttime sky. This holiday season, when evening comes, take a minute to look up at the spectacle. If Christmas is a lonely time for you, consider those stars a reminder that you are not alone and you are loved. If Christmas is an incredibly busy time for you, consider them a reminder to focus on the wonderful gift God gave us that first Christmas.

The hymn “Creator of the Stars of Night” is a beautiful prayer of praise. Sing along with a prayerful heart.

May the peace of Christ be with you.

Contributed by Amy Rossetti