Greetings in Jesus, our Saving Light of this sin-darkened world! As we continue in these Sundays after the Epiphany, God’s word continues to reveal the light of His absolute truth to us. Today’s three lessons constitute a strong reminder that God makes Himself and His perfect will known to us in His word of truth. In His authoritative word, God’s law reveals our sin; it shows how we have fallen short of perfectly keeping His will and our need for the Savior. The gospel proclaims how God in His unfathomable love solved our sin problem by sending Jesus to “fulfill all righteousness” (Matthew 5:17-18) and die as our sin Substitute.
As faithful Christians, we want to live for God and “let our lights shine” (Matthew 5:16). As grateful Christians, we understand that we cannot remain faithful to God and His will without the antidote of His word in our lives. God’s word shows our continual need for the Savior (law), assures God loves and proclaims how He saved us through Jesus (gospel). God’s word is the pathway to remain in that truth faith…the law guiding Christians in God-pleasing living.