Light

Flashlights, candles, lamps, glow-sticks….what do all these things have in common?

They all produce light, right?  Yet, they all can have different amounts of brightness, intensity, and longevity, some produce heat while others stay cool. They need other things to give them power…electricity, batteries, a match.

Now contemplate you being the light. Think about the characteristics mentioned above and then think about your life. How does your light illuminate? What gives you the power to shine? Do you show your light to others or keep it concealed?

Now add Jesus to all the questions above-put him right in the middle.

How does this change your perspective on light?  

We can look to Jesus who gives and sustains all light.

His light shows through the darkness of sin.

His light does not need a power source, He is the source.

His light is never-ending.

His light is intense and bright.

Looking ahead to a new year,

Be the light to shine into a world of darkness,

Produce warmth for those you meet

And look to Jesus to be your power source and your sustaining light!

You, O LORD, keep my lamp burning; my God turns my darkness into light.
Psalm 18:28