Light
Your Candle
John Chapter 1 Verse 5 says in the Good News Bible:
(5) Now the message that we have heard from his Son
and announce is this; God is light, and there is no darkness at all in him.
There are many scriptures found in the Word
concerning light. When we think of the darkness most of us also think of light.
The dark of the night gives way to the light of a new day.
And we can
change the ambiance of a room by changing the depth of light.
I personally do not like a dark room. Every night
when I retire to my bed, I turn on a small candle like electric light and it
just gives enough light to soften the darkness. I enjoy being able to say my
final prayers of the day to the Lord in the soft light. After I’ve drifted off
to sleep my husband turns off my light every night before he retires. This
little light (pictured above) by my bedside is what brings this message today
because it is in the shape of a candle and it inspired me to think that perhaps
others like the light more than the darkness as well.
The word of God says as we read in the scripture
above, God is light, and there is no darkness at all in him. When I think of
God I think of Him as light. I realize that in my darkest times of life during
struggles and upsets; when darkness seemed to engulf me, I prayed; and the
darkness lifted and I became able to see the light. The light; in how to make
my situation less burdensome by being able to use knowledge and change the
outcome. God provides us with knowledge and wisdom when we come to Him in
prayer.
When we think of the light of Christ we think of His
life. Often throughout the word of God we see the light of God, the life of
God, and the word of God shared with us to bring us hope, peace and joy. How
wonderful to know we need not dwell on the darkness of the world, but rather
seek the scriptures and know that Jesus, the light of the world, will bring us
to eternal life.
God did not intend for us to live in darkness as we
are told in Genesis Chapter 1 verse 3; Then God commanded, “Let there be light —
and light appeared”.
Today as I think of light, I think of happiness,
contentment warmth and peace.
When we let our light shine we can change the mood
or atmosphere around us especially if negative or unsettling thoughts are
filling the space; we can bring joy into the room. You’ve often heard the
expression, that person just lights up the room. Hopefully that person is you
as you bring the light of Christ to all you say and do. When God leads us in
tenderness, love, understanding, compassion, and care we bring light to those
who may be in a dark place. We help them come into the light, we help left their
burdens, bringing peace and joy to them.
Jesus said in Matthew Chapter 5 Verse 16; “in the
same way your light must shine before people, so that they will see the good
things you do and praise your Father in heaven”.
We are to be the light of Christ here on earth, we
as Christians are children of the light and so may we shine for Jesus. May our
light be what draws others to the very heart of God.
When we light a candle we put it on a high spot so
the light radiates through the room. It disperses the darkness. When we live
our lives with Jesus as our light, and have His light within us, we bring light
to the area around us and therefore we are letting our light shine. So today
and every day, light your candle before leaving your house in the morning and let
that light shine all day. Pray to God and ask Him to make you a candle in the
darkness and just watch as the light fills your day and the day of those who
are in your presence. Tell them you are a candle for the Lord and you want your
light to shine.
I remember singing, This Little Light of Mine. It
was composed by Harry Dixon Loes.
This little light of mine
I’m gonna let it shine
This little light of mine
I’m gonna let it shine
This little light of mine
I’m gonna let it shine,
let it shine, let it shine, oh let it shine
Everywhere I go
I’m gonna let it shine
Everywhere I go
I’m gonna let it shine
Everywhere I go
I’m gonna let it shine
Let it shine, let it shine, let it shine.
Jesus gave it to me
I’m gonna let it shine
Jesus gave it to me
I’m gonna let it shine
Jesus gave it to me
I’m gonna let it shine
Let it shine, let it shine, let it shine
Let me close with Ephesians Chapter 5 Verses 8 and 9
from the Good News Bible.
(8) You yourselves used to be in the darkness, but
since you have become the Lord’s people, you are in the light. So you must live
like people who belong to the light.
(9) for it is the light that brings a rich harvest
of every kind of goodness, righteousness and truth.
Today let your light shine, be a candle in the darkness
letting light shine wherever you go. Enjoy the harvest of goodness,
righteousness and truth.
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