The dawning of a Great light... As we celebrate the Christmas season, we are invited to reflect on the profound impact of Christ's coming into a world shrouded in darkness. His birth, as foretold in Isaiah 9:2-7, is the dawning of a great light in the midst of darkness, symbolizing hope, joy, and the promise of salvation. Christ’s coming, as described in the Gospels, particularly in Luke 2:1-14, 15-20, marks the fulfillment of God's plan to bring His presence into the very heart of our human experiences. The humility of Jesus' birth in a manger in Bethlehem is a profound statement of God's love and closeness to humanity. This divine closeness brings light to the darkness of our world, offering hope and new life where there was despair and death. Paul, in his letter to Titus (2:11-14), highlights the transformative power of Christ's coming. The grace of God that brings salvation teaches us to say “No” to ungodliness and worldly passions, and to live self-controlled
