The Light God Sent to Lead the Way...

Exodus 13:21 And the Lord went before them by day in a pillar of cloud to lead them along the way, and by night in a pillar of fire to give them light, that they might travel by day and by night.  
Christ came calling disciples to follow after Him. He came as the Light of the World to both show and make the way to God. It should come as no surprise when He sends a light show - both to the shepherds and to the wisemen - which makes them aware of His presence. That is what He had done in the Old Testament in leading His people. He gave a light to lead the way.  It's what we needed, in that we are down here fumbling around in the darkness on our own.  Now that Christ has come, we have seen a great Light.  And He has used light to draw both Jews and Gentiles to follow Him. May we not hide in darkness, but follow after the Light.