I've had a couple of thoughts rolling about in my mind of what to write about, so I've decided to pinpoint this one. We'll see how it goes. :)
Light. Lightbulbs, lanterns, candles, fire, pretty little twinkle lights - they all have a purpose. Well, you don't have to be a genuis to figure out what that purpose is. Lights light up things.
Yay! Thats about it today. Gosh, aren't I clever?
Ok, but really. We all know what light does. It brings attention to something that is important. A path or object - maybe even a person.
If you've ever sat in church, been to a bible study, talked to a christian, or even just read the book of Matthew, you'll know that the bible also refers to light. And that it doesn't just refer to light, but it relates us to light.
"Shine bright for God."
"Be a beacon of light in this world."
"This little light of mine! I'm gonna let it shine. Ohhhhhh...."
Basically, if you've ever spent any time around the majority of Jesus lovers, you will have been told to "let your light shine for Jesus." Bring attention to something that is important. Well people, Jesus is important.
But here's the thing. If you read Matthew 5:14 its says, "You
are the light of the world."
Not, "Try a bit harder and you might be."
Not, "You really need to shine brighter. You're just not light
ish enough."
No, he says you are the light of the world. As in already, as in no trying to shine needed. Matthew 5:14 goes on to say, "...like a city on a hilltop that
cannot be hidden."
I don't know about you, but I've been told to let my light shine. To shine for Jesus. But the thing is, I'm already shining. And even if I wanted to run into a dark corner and hide, I would still be shining. Because my light cannot be hidden, no matter how much I try to hide it, or how neglectful I am of trying to shine it.
Because, if you havn't already caught on, its not a matter of
trying, its just a matter of simply shining.
There are so many references to this in the bible, all worded a little differently.
"You
are the light of the world."
"A city on a hilltop that
cannot be hidden."
"You
are the salt of the earth." We don't need to
be because we already
are.
Imagine a newly engaged couple. Often people will look at the bride to be and say, "She's just
shining today!" No, its not because she's wearing her natural glow foundation powder. Its because she's in
love. The love and joy that she feels in her heart is bubbling over until it shows on the outside.
So if you are convinced that you can still shine that little bit brighter, maybe its not a matter of trying, but of falling in love. With the one who filled you with light in the first place.
There you go. That's me shedding a little light on that subject.
Corny. I know.
Have a wonderful light-filled week!
Love Gracie
