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This Christmas season the world aches and groans because of the losses and tragedies of the year. Many lives have been broken, and many dreams have been shattered. People the world over need to see the light of love that came down on that very first Christmas to brighten their lives, about which the prophet Isaiah wrote, "The people who walked in darkness have seen a great light; those who dwelt in the land of the shadow of death, upon them a light has shined" (Isaiah 9:2).

We can let the light and love of Jesus into our hearts and then shine it onto those around us by reaching out with kindness and concern. His light will shine brightly against the backdrop of hatred and indifference that permeates much of the world, and it will drive away the darkness from our immediate surroundings.

It may seem that the difference would be too small to be noticed and too small to matter, but you'd be surprised.

There is a story about a man who, as he walked along the beach, picked up stranded starfish and tossed them back into the ocean. A curious passer-by asked, "Why do you do that? There are hundreds of those starfish on this beach. What difference does it make?" The man bent down and he picked up another starfish. As he tossed it into the water he replied…

As with the starfish, you may not be able to reach out to everyone, but you can make a difference in the lives you do touch. And it doesn't stop there, because they, in turn, can make a difference in the lives they touch.

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