Without light, people turned in for the day, eating a last meal, resting, and then going to sleep. Normally, work began at dawn and ended at sunset, for the obvious reason is that it was too hard to perform tasks when the natural illumination of the bright sun was absent. The ancient Jerusalemites did not have the advantage of electric lights, street-lamps, flashlights, or any sort of man-made illumination, save candles or fire. Dictionary of Bible Themes: The Accessible and Comprehensive Tool for Topical Studies. Night-time also provides opportunity for contemplation and for prayer. The term may also be used figuratively to refer to evil or to a period of distress. It is generally a time for the cessation of daily activity and for sleep, but, because darkness also gives an opportunity for evil, there is need to be watchful. NIGHT: The period of darkness between evening and morning.
And this will be a sign for you: you will find a baby wrapped in swaddling cloths and lying in a manger.” And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God and saying,Īnd on earth peace among those with whom he is pleased!”
For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Savior, who is Christ the Lord. And the angel said to them, “Fear not, for behold, I bring you good news of great joy that will be for all the people. And an angel of the Lord appeared to them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were filled with great fear. First, here is the passage:Īnd in the same region there were shepherds out in the field, keeping watch over their flock by night. Another favorite of mine is the moment when the myriad of angels appear to the shepherds who were watching their flocks by night. I mentioned yesterday that one of my favorite Christmas passages is Simeon’s Song.
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