All too often I forget to live in this truth. I am no longer in the darkness and I am no longer darkness. I have been set free and lead into the light by none other than the Light of the World! Life is no longer to be lived in the darkness or in bondage, but fully in the light!
I look to children, who so joyously seem to come to the Lord and I realize I am a child of light too. Isn't that cause of rejoicing??
But it is one thing to know it and another to live it. This verse does more than declare the truth that we are children of light... it is an exhortation to live in the light as children of light. Boldly. Joyously. In obedience and righteousness. Following our Lord, our Light.
In that way, my light and His greater light, can shine forth to the world. I want to be a reflection of THE LIGHT into the darkness. Into the lost and dying world. God can shine through me... if I let Him. I need to be transparent. Less of me. More of Him. To bask in His glory and be filled with His light and His love.
Several years back I was in a class with a wife of one of our pastors... and at the end of the class she gave us each a miniature watering can. She showed us the one she kept on her windowsill. And she told us that each morning she would pray to God that He would fill her to overflowing with Him and with His love, so that she could pour out His love to all those around her. I know that is a prayer that God honored over and over again. It is my prayer as I read this verse. That I would be so filled with light... and become light... that I would shine out Jesus and His perfect love to those around me.
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7 comments:
lovely picture and reflection.
Must find me a mini watering can or a jug.....I like the imagery..we need things to help us remember to be real.
Beautiful picture and Scripture. Awesome post, too. We should always walk in His light so we reflect it to others, bringing glory to the Father. Happy WFW!
My post today is on light also. We must be thinking and praying along the same line!
Beautiful my friend. Thank you for sharing...
There is a wonderful song by Kathy Troccoli called Go Light Your World, it's on my play list if you want to stop by and listen. My heart smiles at your WFW, thanks for sharing!
I love your picture and message. Neat.
I also see we are inagreement on FOCA and political responsibility.
god bless you.
Jennifer
Amen! Wonderful post.
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