MATTHEW 5 :14-16
“You are the light of the world. A town built on a hill cannot be hidden. Neither do people light a lamp and put it under a bowl. Instead they put it on its stand, and it gives light to everyone in the house. In the same way, let your light shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven."
TO PONDER
I have not yet experienced the vibrant lights of Sydney's VIVID festival, but the people that I know who have seen it all tell me the same thing... "It was so crowded". While I am not much for gathering with those types of crowds, I hope that one day I will find the time to join the throngs of people who gather at various landmarks and buildings around the city to witness the beautiful light and laser displays that are on show because their is something fascinating about light that draws people in.
Whether it's the bright lights of a VIVID festival or the spectacle of a New Years Eve fireworks display, or simply the proverbial light at the end of the tunnel, there is comfort in seeing the light, knowing that there is an end to the darkness, that there is a place where we will see clearly the obstacles and pitfalls around us and they will no longer be able to threaten or harm us.
That's what Jesus wants his church, his people, you and me, to be; a light amid the darkness. A beacon to those who are searching in the dark for that pin prick of light that promises that there is a different experience ahead, something vivid, something vibrant and life giving, something warm and inviting rather than the cold lonely experience of the darkness that so many people experience on a daily basis.
So how will you let your light shine today?
PRAYER
Lord Jesus, Today I pray not just for myself but for all your people around the world, that we might shine your light and life more brightly and vibrantly than ever before so that those who are living in darkness may see and be drawn to your light and life. Amen
Today's devotion written by Mathew von Stanke, LifeWay Newcastle.