Day 16

Luke 1: 78-79

By the tender mercy of our God, the dawn from on high will break upon us,

to give light to those who sit in darkness and in the shadow of death,

to guide our feet into the way of peace.

A New Dawn

These words are taken from the Song of Zechariah, proclaimed at the birth of his son John, who would become John the Baptist. Zechariah praises God and foretells John’s mission to prepare the way for the Messiah.  God is bringing a new dawn to his people, bringing light into our darkness.  So we will no longer be wandering around in darkness and fear: we will be able to see clearly, and to find our way to peace and safety.  God in his mercy now offers that light to all of us. 

Alister