As I sat there in companionable silence, I was struck by how the light shining on our trees is so much like the light Christians bring into this dark world.
Christ told the multitudes in the Sermon on the Mount, 14 “You are the light of the world. A city that is set on a hill cannot be hidden. 15 Nor do they light a lamp and put it under a basket, but on a lampstand, and it gives light to all who are in the house. 16 Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works and glorify your Father in heaven.” Matthew5:14-16 NKJV
As Christians, we are told to let our Christ-light shine, that men may see our good works and glorify God.
Are you walking in the Word daily, living the love & light of Jesus for all to see and desire the same for their lives? We have something the world wants and needs, a Savior.
Or are you professing to be a child of God and behaving in a manner that is not Christ-honoring, by not being courteous, or by being unkind when things don’t go your way?
Where is your light? What message are you giving to unbelievers?
When there is darkness all around, our eyes go toward the light. The apostle John said of Jesus, “This man came for a witness, to bear witness of the Light, that all through him might believe.” John 1:7 NKJV
As you go about the business of living, you walk among many more lost people than those that are redeemed. Because of the dark in which they live, your light will attract them. They will be helpless but to turn toward the light.
Are you prepared to tell them the “GOOD NEWS”? Are you allowing the Holy Spirit to prod you to speak of God’s love and salvation plan when the opportunity arises?
Are you living an example for your fellow Christians? Can they look at you and be guided, edified or comforted by your light?
Where is your light? Are you seeking those opportunities? Does your heart ache for the lost?
The light shining in the darkness brings comfort & security. ”But if we walk in the light as He is in the light, we have fellowship with one another, and the blood of Jesus Christ His Son cleanses us from all sin.” 1 John 1:7 NKJV
Our “light” can present the gospel to the unsaved without our uttering a word. We, who walk in the light, delight in fellowship with Jesus and with other believers, need to have a heart for lost souls. Christ’s blood was shed for all mankind. Our light needs to shine for them as well!
Where is your light? Is it set on a lampstand to help guide a lost one home?
Lord, I pray that my life will become a reflection of your light, a beacon to lost souls, and an encouragement to my fellow believers. In Jesus' name I pray. Amen
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Blessings for your day, Chris
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1 comment:
I love when trees are lit up like that. And now after your beautiful post I will never think of them the same way again. We are like the light in the forest. And, as Christians shining with God's light we are that beautiful. What a picture I will keep in my heart as I go through my days trying to shine my light.
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