Awakened By the Light

“the light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it.” (John 1:1-5)

I love watching and waiting for the sun to rise, especially as the light steadily illuminates distant hills and trees one branch at a time, as if the woods are waking up and welcoming the sun’s rays. At this time of year, the bare trees seem empty of color, yet the sun’s light emblazes and reveals unexpected tones.