This Little Light of Mine ☼

Today's Reading: 1Corinthians 9:16-24 *click here*


I love seeing everyone come together to work and bless each other.  We had our Fall Festival last night and it was amazing to see everyone doing what they could do.  Some were patiently helping the kids up and down the big bouncy slide, some were helping with the tractor ride, some were encouraging the small kids in the games and others were working with the adults in the cake walk.  Because of this everyone had an amazing time!

We all have talents that the Lord has blessed us with.  Some are organized, some are good listeners, some of you really enjoy math, science and paperwork.  Some really enjoy music, dancing, singing, crafting.  Everyone has a place in the body of Christ and let us just get one thing clear, whether you are a toe or an eye lash or a finger, we all work together to get the job done.  So if you're one, don't wish to be another, because the Body would look silly with 45 toes.  

Like the Sunday school song says, we need to let our light shine.  I think about how a lot of people act with their talents and what they use them for.  Most people I know use their talents in the church, to further the kingdom.  This is Biblical and appropriate and necessary, however where does a light shine best?  If you thought "In the dark" then you and I, my friend, are on the same page.  

Now I want you to think a for a minute and picture a candle. (If you want to go light a candle, I'll wait...) Picture a candle in the middle of a room with the overhead light on.  Still pretty. I think fire is so mesmerizing.  But now picture going over and turning that light off. (go ahead and walk over and shut your light off, I'm in no hurry...)  Boy does that make a difference! When the candle (or two or three) is the only light, it stands out ten fold!  Sometimes it's good to get out into the world where the light of Jesus isn't always on like it is in most church settings. Matthew chapter 5 says "¹⁵ No one lights a lamp and then puts it under a basket. Instead, a lamp is placed on a stand, where it gives light to everyone in the house. ¹⁶ In the same way, let your good deeds shine out for all to see, so that everyone will praise your heavenly Father."  

Jesus was a healer, he didn't hang out with the healthy.  He saved, so he sought out the sinners.  He taught so he went out to the streets to share His message, he didn't stay in the temples and 'preach to the choir' so to speak.  Sometimes we need to get out of our box, out of our comfort zone and reach those who are living in darkness. We are told we "are no longer of the world'' (John 15:19) but that doesn't mean we have to stay out of it.  People say, in their heart ache and trials, they're looking for the light at the end of the tunnel.  Brothers and sisters, let's shine that Light!