As Christmas draws near, it’s worth remembering that we celebrate not just the coming to mankind of Immanuel, the Light of the world, but the complete story of His birth must take us ultimately to His Cross—His sacrificial death that paid the price demanded because of our sin. It is in the light of this sacrifice that His birth truly takes on it’s extraordinary significance.

After you’ve had a chance to read the powerful lyrics below, you may want to click on this link and listen to Todd Agnew sing a powerful rendition of the song, “In the First Light.”  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rhumBZJVSNM

—submitted by Terry and Pat Lampel, US