‘Light that gives Life!’
John 8:12

Auckland Council and partners announce a jaw-dropping festive season set to electrify city centre streets. A magical and enchanting time of the year, a magical pathway of festive lights of family fun and dazzling performances. A time of magical moments so bring the kids and make lifelong memories.

Christmas lighting in our world today is seen as a magical tradition that brings many people joy, warmth, and holiday cheer. There are countless reasons why people are so passionate about Christmas lighting. Christmas lights are beautiful and they do create a festive ambience that many people find appealing. They can evoke joy and wonder and do affect our mood and emotions.

However those of us who celebrate Christmas as a special holiday, see the lights as a precious symbol of the hope and joy that God gave us when our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ was born. We are reminded of His love, of how He came to deliver us from sin and give us eternal life in Him.

“I am the light for the world! Follow me, and you won’t be walking in the dark. You will have the light that gives life.” John 8:12

God’s Word also reminds us that we are to be a light to others. That is what the Lord requires of us to not only walk in the light but to be the light for others and show them the way to Christ.

Just as Jesus ministered personally to the people, lifting the oppressed, giving hope to the discouraged, and seeking those who were in the darkness, we must ask the question of how we can be a light to the world, not just this Christmas season, but always.

“But you are God’s chosen and special people.
You are a group of royal priests and a holy nation.
God has brought you out of darkness into his marvellous light.
Now you must tell all the wonderful things he has done”. 1 Peter 2:9