Tis The Season: Pt 1 - Joy To The World

This powerful message reminds us that we are called to be 'the light of the world'—not just during the Christmas season, but every single day of our lives. Drawing from John 8:12 where Jesus declares Himself as the light of the world, we're challenged to recognize that this same light now shines through us. The sermon beautifully connects the star of Bethlehem that announced Christ's first coming with the prophetic signs in the heavens that Jesus promised would precede His return in Luke 21. We're living in a significant season, not because the world is changing us, but because we have the opportunity to change the world through the joy and hope of Christ. The message uses the powerful metaphor of Christmas lights—tangled, needing to be plugged in, and ultimately displayed for all to see—to illustrate our spiritual journey. We must connect to Christ, lift our light by finding freedom from our struggles, shine our light by discovering our purpose, and share the source of our hope with others. Perhaps most touching is the reminder that Jesus didn't just call us to Him; He came and found us when we were lost. This isn't about religious performance or pretending everything is perfect—it's about allowing the authentic joy of knowing Christ to radiate through our lives, even in darkness.