Light...an interesting word that is used in a multitude of ways. God Himself is referred to as "Light", we are to walk as children in the "Light", and Jesus is our "Light" that has come.
A dictionary definition describes light as: something that causes vision to be made possible. Light can come in a various amount of ways including: a candle light, daylight, an inner light, or light like one can see at the "break of dawn".
Light in its Latin form is lucere, meaning to shine. Light in the Greek comes from the word leukos meaning white.
We as Christians are called to be "Lights"...Lights to a very cold and dark world. The question is: How? What are we to do to be lights to others? Is it in our everyday lives, how we react when things go array, assisting others in their time of need, or just listening to someone or even join them in their time of grief?
So often I think we can get this concept that we as Christians need to be this great and bright light, and when people finally say...ok,ok...you got the light, they give in and try to follow this light...yet often fail or give up in a while.
I think the Light that we are to pass on to others...must come from our own relationship with Him, and allow the Holy Spirit to light the heart of others which people see in our own hearts. I think the most long lasting way Christ Jesus finds His home in all of our hearts... is when we discover Him...for ourselves.
Here is a Gleaning from Matthew 5:14-16,
Here is another way to look at what Light is. First it is apparent we are here to be lights...light for others to see "The Light"....that being God the Father Himself. The Light that is living in us is able to bring light into a very dark and troubled world. The Light within us brings a vast array of beautiful colors to a very dull and empty "black and white" world.
The Light within us is not of a secret society, one that is kept locked behind closed doors. Nor is The Light within us one that requires secret formulas or maps that would lead one to a "secret treasure" only few know about. In fact, this Light is to be well seen...for miles around...high on a hill, and easily accessible. This Light is in us and is to be passed on to others, that they too may enjoy the Work of Christ Jesus has done for them as well...the work at the Cross.
The people we mingle with daily, at work, at the gym, and even in our own homes...they need to see the Light within you...within me. And how does this happen? Certainly we can share with others verbally about this Light who we now know in our own hearts and have a relationship with...yet I think for the most part the Light is best seen by others through our actions...the "mundane stuff" we do in daily life.
Look, someone over there is counting out their change...until pay day....could I give them a few bucks to help get them through? Or, there is someone who doesn't have a ride and needs one...could I take a little time and give them a lift to where they need to go? Perhaps another is having trouble finding a babysitter...well, I could tell them if they would not being "going to bed" with every person they meet...they wouldn't be in this problem...or do I help them find a good babysitter and let the Holy Spirit use the actions I take and allow them to discover Him, and as a result give glory to Him.
I think the moral choices we make, the generosities we share with others...must come from the Light within our own hearts. Then, when others are aware of how genuine this Light is...they too will begin to want to know the Father...a Father that loves them dearly,,, and they will give honor and praise to Him...just like you and me."
A dictionary definition describes light as: something that causes vision to be made possible. Light can come in a various amount of ways including: a candle light, daylight, an inner light, or light like one can see at the "break of dawn".
Light in its Latin form is lucere, meaning to shine. Light in the Greek comes from the word leukos meaning white.
We as Christians are called to be "Lights"...Lights to a very cold and dark world. The question is: How? What are we to do to be lights to others? Is it in our everyday lives, how we react when things go array, assisting others in their time of need, or just listening to someone or even join them in their time of grief?
So often I think we can get this concept that we as Christians need to be this great and bright light, and when people finally say...ok,ok...you got the light, they give in and try to follow this light...yet often fail or give up in a while.
I think the Light that we are to pass on to others...must come from our own relationship with Him, and allow the Holy Spirit to light the heart of others which people see in our own hearts. I think the most long lasting way Christ Jesus finds His home in all of our hearts... is when we discover Him...for ourselves.
Here is a Gleaning from Matthew 5:14-16,
Here is another way to look at what Light is. First it is apparent we are here to be lights...light for others to see "The Light"....that being God the Father Himself. The Light that is living in us is able to bring light into a very dark and troubled world. The Light within us brings a vast array of beautiful colors to a very dull and empty "black and white" world.
The Light within us is not of a secret society, one that is kept locked behind closed doors. Nor is The Light within us one that requires secret formulas or maps that would lead one to a "secret treasure" only few know about. In fact, this Light is to be well seen...for miles around...high on a hill, and easily accessible. This Light is in us and is to be passed on to others, that they too may enjoy the Work of Christ Jesus has done for them as well...the work at the Cross.
The people we mingle with daily, at work, at the gym, and even in our own homes...they need to see the Light within you...within me. And how does this happen? Certainly we can share with others verbally about this Light who we now know in our own hearts and have a relationship with...yet I think for the most part the Light is best seen by others through our actions...the "mundane stuff" we do in daily life.
Look, someone over there is counting out their change...until pay day....could I give them a few bucks to help get them through? Or, there is someone who doesn't have a ride and needs one...could I take a little time and give them a lift to where they need to go? Perhaps another is having trouble finding a babysitter...well, I could tell them if they would not being "going to bed" with every person they meet...they wouldn't be in this problem...or do I help them find a good babysitter and let the Holy Spirit use the actions I take and allow them to discover Him, and as a result give glory to Him.
I think the moral choices we make, the generosities we share with others...must come from the Light within our own hearts. Then, when others are aware of how genuine this Light is...they too will begin to want to know the Father...a Father that loves them dearly,,, and they will give honor and praise to Him...just like you and me."
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