How often have you thought about light? Do you think about it only when you are in a dark room and decide to turn the light on? Do you think about being a light yourself? Why or why not? Do you think about spreading the light of Jesus wherever you go?
We know inherently that light dispels darkness. We can go into any dark room, turn on a light, and immediately the darkness disappears. Yet, we often do this absentmindedly. We don’t think about it. We take it for granted. Perhaps we should consciously think about it.
For those of us who are believers, we have the light of Jesus in us. We can shine that light into a dark world every moment of every day. Yet, too often, we choose to keep that light turned off. Whether it is out of fear that we will be ostracized by friends or family or some other reason, we hide it. But showing the light of Jesus does not require us to always speak His name to others.
We can show the light of Jesus through our attitude toward others, in both good and bad situations, and the general way we talk. It is by showing His light in these ways that others become curious and ask how we can be so positive or calm or steady, which presents an opportunity to tell them who keeps us in such a state. We must first show the light of Jesus, then witness about Him when the opportunity arises. This is how we draw people to Jesus and to the church.
I pray we decide to show the light of Jesus every moment of every day. I pray we choose to allow the light of Jesus to shine through us. I pray each one of us will tell others about Jesus when the opportunity arises, bringing them into relationship with Him. Show the light of Jesus. Allow the light to shine through you. Tell others about Jesus.
Matthew 5:16: In the same way, let your light shine before others, so that they may see your good works and give glory to your Father in heaven.
Marty Pressey 