UVC, Drew Jones (Pastoral Intern), 12-13-20, “God’s Promises in the Dark” (Matt 2:9-15)

This winter, some of us may be feeling the fear and anxiety of shorter days and longer nights. But it is in the darkness that we find some of God’s greatest, most nurturing gifts. This Advent we’re looking back on Christmas stories and finding in them the places where darkness holds us, loves us, guides us, and liberates. 

UVC Pastoral Intern Drew Jones reflects on God’s promises in the dark. Joseph, Mary, and Jesus relied on God’s nurture and care to flee oppression and violence in the night. The magi depended on God’s faithfulness during the nights to be led to Christ through astrology and science. In these stories, darkness brings loved one and chosen family together, protects, and shelters! The realities of this season are hard, but we remind ourselves that we are not alone. God holds promises in the darkness. 

 

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