Light for Revelation
Read: Luke 2:25-35 My eyes have seen your salvation that you have prepared in the presence of all peoples, a light for revelation to the Gentiles, and for glory to
Amy Clemens January 22, 2020
There are times when the darkness of this world seems overpowering. But we can be assured by God’s promise that darkness will not overcome the light. In dark times, this promise is both a comfort and a challenge. This series offers a deeper and broader understanding of both light and darkness as Scripture defines them, as God defines them, as God uses them.
Read: Luke 2:25-35 My eyes have seen your salvation that you have prepared in the presence of all peoples, a light for revelation to the Gentiles, and for glory to
Read: Mark 4:21-25 For nothing is hidden except to be made manifest; nor is anything secret except to come to light. (v. 22) We live in an age of incredible
Read: Matthew 6:22-23 If then the light in you is darkness, how great is the darkness! (v. 23) Jesus speaks about the absurdity of lighting a lamp then covering it
Read: Matthew 5:13-16 Now that I’ve put you there on a hilltop, on a light stand—shine! Keep open house; be generous with your lives. By opening up to others, you’ll
Read: Matthew 4:12-17 The people dwelling in darkness have seen a great light. (v. 16) Epiphany is known as the “season of light,” yet is celebrated in the darkest days
Read: Habakkuk 3:1-6 His brightness was like the light; rays flashed from his hand; and there he veiled his power. (v. 4) Watching the sun dip into Lake Michigan on
Read: Micah 7:7-9 I will bear the indignation of the LORD because I have sinned against him, until he pleads my cause and executes judgment . . . He will
Read: Amos 5:16-24 Woe to you who desire the day of the LORD! Why would you have the day of the LORD? It is darkness, and not light, as if
Read: Hosea 6:1-7 My judgment goes forth as the light. (v. 5) To understand how God’s judgment goes forth as light, we need to understand how light works. There’s the
With a bachelors in journalism from Texas Tech University and a masters from Western Theological Seminary, Amy Clemens enjoys all things writing, particularly about the life of faith. She is blessed with a family that includes husband Fred, five children, and five grandchildren.
Amy has just published her first book, "Walking When You'd Rather Fly: Meditations on Faith After the Fall," which weaves her journey from childhood abuse toward healing and spiritual growth with a practical theology for the big story of God. You can find out more about the book and author at walkingwhenyoudratherfly.com.