God reveals his big surprise by hiding it in plain sight.

Published: Jan. 5, 2020, 10 a.m.

When God speaks, he does more than convey information. He changes reality. That was true when he pierced the world’s natural darkness with light in the beginning. It remains true as he speaks to us the good news about Jesus, the light of the world. Through that message he brings us light and enables us to see life as he sees it. This week we see how the light of the gospel draws people from all nations to Jesus. Because it offers free forgiveness and salvation, the gospel transcends differences between race, culture, wealth, and power. The Christ child born in Bethlehem established a kingdom that reaches to the ends of the earth.