"The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it" (John 1:5).

While waiting for daylight to overcome the winter darkness minute by slow minute, take time to look at the church’s altar. Often a floral bouquet bordered by two lighted candles provides a welcoming table for the distribution of Holy Communion.

Symbolically, one candle represents the humanity of Jesus Christ, the other His Godhead. The light of the world is true God and true Man. Our Lord has overcome the darkness of our world and our sinful hearts by taking that sin upon Himself. Look at the altar with renewed eyes when partaking of Jesus’ very body and blood through the bread and the wine in Holy Communion. “I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will not walk in darkness, but will have the light of life” (John 8:12). As winter’s darkness wanes and daylight lengthens, follow Christ the Son who has overcome the darkness of sin and death.

Terri Denniston
LWML Wyoming District President