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Light breaks through the darkness

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  “Because light illuminates the darkness of the world, people experience real life; No longer must the darkness control them.” From the disobedience of the first couple of parents until today, sin has plunged many people into great darkness. But Isaiah sees a glimmer of hope: The people who walked in darkness have seen a great light; those who dwelt in a land of deep darkness, on them has light shone. Isaiah 9:2 (ESV) 1. Light breaks through the darkness Let's look a little at the life of the Apostle Paul. He persecuted Christians to the extreme at that time. But something strange happens at the gates of Damascus: “Light breaks through his darkness” Paul falls to the ground and hears a voice: Saul, Saul, why are you persecuting me? After asking who he is? Says the voice “I am Jesus whom you are persecuting.” Paul himself is ignited and from now on brings the light of the Gospel to all people. The Holy Spirit shows Paul the way to Europe. There he and his companions go to the...

Jesus brings light

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Deutsch English   And in the same region there were shepherds out in the field, keeping watch over their flock by night. Luke 2:8 (ESV) 1. He came at night Can we imagine that God saw Caesar Augustus as an instrument of God? Who would have thought! But God's plan had to come true! When Jesus Christ came into this world over 2000 years ago, it was night! And not just in Bethlehem. It was night for Mary and Joseph. They were looking for peace and a place to stay. But they had to flee! At the same time it was night for the Jews. Because the Romans sent tax collectors. These demanded a lot. The emperor sent soldiers who appeared haughty and proud. They trampled the Jews into the dirt. But it wasn't just the Romans who spread "night". There were so many sick people, paralyzed people and many blind people. What misery! They looked for help - and didn't find it! 2. Political and religious night It was also “night” for the Romans: outwardly they were l...