Sun. Dec. 7, 2025 God’s light finds us where we are and leads us where we . 1 – The Light Us. Luke 2:8–9 (NLT) That night there were shepherds staying in the fields nearby, guarding their flocks of sheep. Suddenly, an angel of the Lord appeared among them, and the radiance of the Lord’s glory surrounded them. They were terrified, The angel appeared where they , not where they “should have been.” God’s glory shows up in unlikely and to unlikely . The light of God doesn’t wait for you to be —it finds you right where you . His light interrupts His light His light reveals what’s . God’s light finds us where we and leads us where we belong. 2 – The Light Reveals His Luke 2:10-14 [NLT] but the angel reassured them. “Don’t be afraid!” he said. “I bring you good news that will bring great joy to all people. The Savior—yes, the Messiah, the Lord-has been born today in Bethlehem, the city of David! And you will recognize him by this sign: You will find a baby wrapped snugly in strips of cloth, lying in a manger.” Suddenly, the angel was joined by a vast host of others—the armies of heaven—praising God and saying, “Glory to God in highest heaven, and peace on earth to those with whom God is pleased.” When God’s light finds you it is ALWAYS… . When God’s light finds you it is ALWAYS… Great . Nehemiah 8:10 [NLT]. Don’t be dejected and sad, for the joy of the Lord is your strength! When God’s light finds you it is ALWAYS… For people. The message of Christmas isn’t that finally reached God -it’s that came to reach us. God’s light always points toward . God’s direction brings . Faith moves at the speed of . Luke 2:15 [NLT] When the angels had returned to heaven, the shepherds said to each other, “Let’s go to Bethlehem! Let’s see this thing that has happened, which the Lord has told us about.” When His light hits your heart—your faith starts Where is your faith heading in this moment as God’s light of truth hits your heart? God’s light finds us where we are and leads us where we belong. 3 – The Light Leads Us to and Sends Us Back Luke 2:15-20 [NLT]. When the angels had returned to heaven, the shepherds said to each other, “Let’s go to Bethlehem! Let’s see this thing that has happened, which the Lord has told us about.” They hurried to the village and found Mary and Joseph. And there was the baby, lying in the manger. After seeing him, [STN] the shepherds told everyone what had happened and what the angel had said to them about this child. All who heard the shepherds’ story were astonished, but Mary kept all these things in her heart and thought about them often. The shepherds went back to their flocks, glorifying and praising God for all they had heard and seen. It was just as the angel had told them. When you and I follow the Light of God to where belong… We are utterly . They returned to the same fields—but not the people. They walked back glowing with . When God’s light hits your heart, you may go back to the same place—but you go as a person. Encounter leads to . -I am transformed Testimony leads to . -You can be transformed too Impact leads to . -I have nothing worthy to bring except my praise. God’s finds us where we are and leads us where we belong. What’s the next Step? Key Question: Where does the light need to break into your ? -No place is too dark. What step is God in front of you? -Fear Not! God goes with you! Will you the light that leads home? -Have courage and go toward where you belong. The Saviors light is shining on you PERSONALLY right NOW!… It has found you right where you . It is points you to His -Fear NOT! I will show you where to go. I have chosen you! If you will come to Him you will leave the same.