Matthew 5:14-16
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.
Somewhere I have heard the definition of dark as being the absence of light. That sounds reasonable to me and at the same time I realize that there are many types of darkness. When the sun goes down we say that it is dark, but is it really?
The closer we are to the lights of a city, the more difficult it is to view the light from the moon and stars. There have been times when I was far from the city lights and was astounded at the difference it made in viewing the heavens.
The darkest place I have ever been was in Carlsbad Caverns, New Mexico. Our guide was explaining the various formations and informed us he was about to show us how dark it was with all of the lights extinguished. I am not sure how long it was, but it almost felt like you could feel the dark. He finally turned on a flickering light and it seemed to flood the entire cavern area.
We may be discouraged about the dark world in which we live, but there is a purpose in our being here. It is to allow the light of the glorious gospel of Christ to bring light to the evil blackness of the world. LET YOUR LIGHT SHINE!
Blessings dear hearts. Draw near to God today, trust Him completely and be a blessing!
—Pastor Cecil