ASLC Devotions - Wednesday

John 8:12 Again Jesus spoke to them, saying, “I am the light of the world.  Whoever follows me will never walk in darkness but will have the light of life.”

As a child growing up on a farm in downstate Illinois, I remember we experienced some pretty bad storms.  Sometimes the electricity would go out and we were without power and light for several hours.  We had to go down to the old-fashioned farm cellar which was dark and scary, especially at night.  In fact during our family trip to Disney two years ago one of the rides had a malfunction and we were stranded in total darkness for about 10 minutes.  Again, at 56 years old, I was earnestly praying to see “light.” 

It’s very interesting to me how often the word “light” is used throughout scripture.  In fact, light is the first thing that God creates in Genesis chapter one.  Light is what helped the children of Israel move forward in the desert.      

The good news for our reflection this Lenten season is that Jesus is our light.  When we read, study, and reflect on scripture, we receive the light and promise of Christ.  When we celebrate the Lord's Supper we receive the true light and promise of Christ.  As we serve others; we are sharing the light of Christ.  Remember that the light (Christ) will help us move forward this year!      

Wayne Kolweier  

Join us for midweek Lenten supper and worship TONIGHT on Wednesday. Soup supper at 6:15 and worship at 7. This week, we will encounter a reflection based on the prophet Ezekiel called "Can These Bones Live?". Then, join us for the Fifth Sunday in Lent at 8:30 and 11. Full calendar is available at http://www.allsaintspalatine.org