Out of Darkness

I walked out my door at 5:00am this morning on the way to the gym. It was dark. Each step presented a variety of roots, cement edges, mud, and frozen tundra. Once the flashlight came on, the light changed everything. I could see and each step now made sense. Without the light, there is fear, trepidation, and danger.

The Jewish king was to be a light to his people. As he took the throne, his first task involved making his own copy of the first 5 books of the Bible—the Torah. Then for the rest of his life, it was expected that he would continue reading it every day (Deut 17:18-20). As a subject to the king, you hoped that he would be good and righteous. You hoped his judgments would be correct. Solomon showed his discernment when he decided the life of the baby (1 Kings 3:23–25). If the king turned out to be good, his leadership would give light to the people. If he prioritized the worship of the Lord, then the people would follow suit. Then based on the people’s obedience, God promised to bless the people.

Now in Isaiah 9, the prophet predicts the coming Messiah would be a great leader who would bring light to those living in the regions around Galilee. As you see the lights of Christmas this season, think about the GREAT LIGHT that God has brought to you in Jesus. He is the long expected Messiah. He is the King that brings righteousness and leads you to the blessings of God.

Please pray for campers who came to camp this last Summer. As we prepare for future camps, pray that we can make improvements to camp that will enhance the gospel experience. Pray that God would help us prepare all the areas of camp so we are ready to serve the needs of all who come to camp. Thank you for praying.

Enjoy the lights of Christmas!

Daniel Jensen
Director of Camp Ministries
Lakeside Bible Camp