"When Jesus spoke again to the people, He said, 'I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will never walk in darkness, but will have the light of life'." John 8:12
One of the first songs we teach young children in Sunday School is "This Little Light of Mine". Here are a few of the lyrics:
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, let it shine.
Hide it under a bushel, NO! I'm gonna let it shine,
Hide it under a bushel, NO! I'm gonna let it shine,
Hide it under a bushel, NO! I'm gonna let it shine,
Let it shine, let it shine, let it shine.
When even the tiniest little light shines in a room filled with complete darkness, the light is greater than the darkness. No matter where you go in that room, the light is visible. No amount of darkness can hide the light.
Jesus says when we follow Him, we will never walk is darkness. When Christ is in our heart, His light is in us. WE become lights in a world that the devil is trying to fill with darkness. Sometimes it may feel like you're the only "light" where you work or live or go to school, and to let your faith shine makes you stand out and feel uncomfortable. Resist the temptation to hide your light and just "blend in" with everyone else. You truly could be the only light that will ever shine for your co-worker, for a family member, or for a friend...when you let your light shine for Jesus, you can light the way for others to follow Him, too.
Have a great weekend, and remember to SHINE!
Pastor Susan
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