The Light

And the LORD spoke to Moses, saying: "Speak to Aaron, and say to him, `When you arrange the lamps, the seven lamps shall give light in front of the lamp-stand.'" And Aaron did so; he arranged the lamps to face toward the front of the lamp-stand, as the LORD commanded Moses.  (Numbers 8:1-3 NKJ)

Do you remember when the LORD came into your life? Remember how the dark night faded away as the dawn of his marvelous light shone upon you? His glory flooded your life and all things became new. Old things passed away! He took away your sin and gave you his righteousness!

It is true that he loves his people. “For God loved the world to such an extent that he gave his only son to die on the Cross that whosoever would believe in him would not perish but would have eternal life” (John 3:16 SyS). All who receive him as Lord and Savior are empowered to be his children (John 1:12). His children are considered his holy ones and they rest in his grace. For “we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose” (Rom. 8:28 KJV). “For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith -- and this not from yourselves, it is the gift of God – not by works, so that no one can boast” (Eph. 2:8-9 NIV).

But such wonderful gifts and blessings are not licenses to live according to the dictates of our personal whims and desires. Rather, we follow his example, walking in the light as he himself is in the light and receiving guidance by his Word. “Come, house of Jacob, and let us walk in the light of the LORD” (Isaiah 2:5 NAS). “This is the message we have heard from him and proclaim to you, that God is light and in him there is no darkness at all. If we say that we have fellowship with him while we are walking in darkness, we lie and do not do what is true; but if we walk in the light as he himself is in the light, we have fellowship with one another, and the blood of Jesus his Son cleanses us from all sin” (1 John 1:5-7 NRS).

 "You are the light of the world. A city that is set on a hill cannot be hidden. Nor do they light a lamp and put it under a basket, but on a lamp-stand, and it gives light to all who are in the house.  Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works and glorify your Father in heaven" (Matthew 5:14-16 NKJ).

Dear Father, thank you for the light you have shined in my life. Empower me to reflect your light to others. I pray this in the name of Jesus. AMEN

Let your light shine bright for Christ.