Don't do this long, because I don't want anyone to blame me for bad eyes one day. But when you turn a light on some time today, take a good, quick, look at the light bulb itself, like directly at the bulb. While the light is on what can you see?
I couldn't see much. The actual pieces of the bulb that produce light are masked by the glow while it's burning. But when the light is on, I can see many things around it. Lights make it so we can see in a dark room, drive down a dark road, and go any number of places with the ability to see things around us.
The Bible tells us that as Christians we should be lights. "You are the light of the world. A city set on a hill cannot be hidden. Nor do people light a lamp and put it under a basket, but on a stand, and it gives light to all in the house. In the same way, let your light shine before others, so that they may see your good works and give glory to your Father who is in heaven." - Matthew 5:14-16
Are you letting your light shine? What are you doing in your life that makes others stop and look, even if just for a short time? But notice, the light and the good works are not the focal points of this verse. It's not about us, our works, our whatever. It's about giving glory to our Heavenly Father. Is your light burning bright today?
Dear Heavenly Father,
Lord I thank you today that you are in control, that you are sovereign, almighty, and worthy of all praise. I pray Father that nothing I do today is out of vain conceit or prideful ambition, but is all to bring glory to you alone. Let my light shine on you. Amen.
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