Light changes things. As I get older, I see the truth of it. I need plenty of light to read or the words begin to blend. I need light to move through the house or I spend more time bumping into things. Now, more than ever, the first thing I look for in a room is the light switch.
I was doing my devotional this morning and ran across a comment by Dr. Jack Graham that relates directly to light.
"Any light is dependent on its source for power. And the same is true for you and me as followers of Christ. The more dependent we are on Jesus… the one and only true source of our power… the more we’ll be able to be bright and shining lights for Him."
It struck me that the way we see things in our lives depends on the light we are using. We all have our sources for light. We all look for the light switches in our lives. What motivates you? Where do you turn when things aren’t clear and you need more energy? Family? Friends? Work or worse?
Consider Dr. Graham’s next comment:
"Our world is filled with darkness, and there are people all around us who are living in that darkness. That’s why it’s so important that, as a follower of Christ, you stay plugged into Him so that you can “let your light shine before others, so that they may see your good works and give glory to your Father who is in heaven,” as the Scripture says in Matthew 5:16."
Did you see the insight? Did the light come one for you in that scripture? The light of our lives to the world are the good works that we do. Our investment into the lives of those around us and the sacrifices we make every day for Him not only empower us but they also illuminate those around us.
In the darkness of this world, turn on to Christ and do those good things that brighten the day for everyone.