Christmas Eve--The Christ Candle
Say: Listen to the Words of God from Isaiah 9:2.
Read: Isaiah 9:2
Say: We relight the first Advent candle to remind us to look up and center our thoughts on a loving God, who sent his promised Son to us—and who promises his Son’s return.
We relight the second Advent candle to remind us to look back 2,000 years to the moment when God’s gift came to us in Bethlehem—and look forward to his coming again.
We relight the third Advent candle to remind us to look within ourselves, reflecting on Christ’s first coming and preparing for his return.
We relight the fourth advent candle to remind us to look out at a lost and needy world, sharing the good news of the Savior’s birth, and warning of the judgment to come at his return.
As we light the Christ candle, let it remind us that the message of Christmas calls us to open our hearts to Christ—the Light of the world—and give him glory, honor and love until he returns.
Read: John 1:1,4; 2 Corinthians 4:6; Revelation 22:3, 5
Sing: I Want to Walk as a Child of the Light, Joy to the World
Pray: Our Father, thank you for shattering the darkness with the light of your Son, Jesus. Thank you for making us children of light. Help us to let our lights shine before men so that you may be praised and glorified. We pray this in Jesus’ name. Amen.