Jesus is the light of the world, bringing illumination and clarity to our lives. He is the basis of our ability to see reality, and our identification with him is what brings true understanding. Through the stories of Mary, Zachariah, the shepherds, and Simeon, we see how Jesus' light can overcome fear and doubt, and how he can create conflict within us as we choose to follow him. Ultimately, Jesus is worth our inconvenience and worship, and he lets us see things we've never seen before.
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