In him was life, 

and that life was the light of men.

That light shines in the darkness, 

and yet the darkness did not overcome it.

John 1:4-5 CSB

This is the beauty and the hope of Christmas :)

Let the light in.

Let the light in to our hearts, to the inner recesses...let the light in to our thoughts, our motives, our beliefs and our choices.

Let the light into our circumstances.

The darkness did not overcome.

Will not overcome.

This word for overcome also carries the meaning of comprehend. The darkness just doesn't get it. Even as it's in retreat it doesn't "get" the light.

The hope and beauty of Christmas.

The light has come.

Let it in.

Let it shine through you today.

#lovewins