Light is one of Scripture’s most powerful images for the presence of God. From the first words of Genesis, “Let there be light,” to John’s declaration that “the light shines in the darkness,” light reveals God’s creative and redeeming work in the world. As we begin a new year and our series, Shining the Light in a Divided World, we remember that Christ’s light does not fade with circumstance. It remains steady, even when the world feels dim.