– 1 John 1:7
Lighten Up!
I think we have all heard the expression that we are to be a "light" in this dark world. That we are to let our "lights" shine before men, etc., etc. While that is so true and the world will be a better place when we all decide to "light" things up, we have to consider what "light" we are talking about.
The scripture tells us that if we walk in the light – as He is in the light . . . then all the other good stuff happens. So what does that mean? Well, since God IS light and the scripture tells us that He is also IN the light, then the purity of His light is, was, and always will be un-compromised. There is no shadow. There is no darkness. There are no hidden nooks and crannies (I'm not really sure what a "cranny" is but rest assured, God doesn't have any). He is light within light within light. Turned inside out, He is still light – upside down, 360º, no matter what angle you choose to look, He is out there and available for ALL to see . . L-I-G-H-T.
So . . . how then, can we, with all our nooks, crannies, shadows, faults, secrets, evil and lustful desires, obsessions, anger, bitterness, envy, jealousy, criticism, hatred, habits, addictions, self-loathing, and on-and-on-and-on, be light . . . in its most meager of terms? I mean, there is now way right? I don't know about you, but I am so unworthy to be called "light," and on my own, there is no way I can even begin to walk in it, let alone even begin to understand what it is to walk as HE (God) is! So how then do we do it? How do we fulfill this part of scripture . . . this Promise, in our lives?
The key phrase is . . . and the Blood of Jesus!
The blood that covers us in light, allows us to walk in the light, just as He (God) is Light, is Love, is Peace, is Joy, is Hope, is Forgiveness, is Victory, is Understanding, is Purity. When we are covered in the blood, the very life source of Jesus, poured out for each one of us, just so we could walk in His light, we begin to see others before ourselves. We begin to really care for one another, and love one another, and the self-centered, prideful ways that once owned us is chased away like the utter darkness that it is. When the "light" is switched on, and we walk (live our lives) like we know what that means, THEN we can have true fellowship with one another, AND that same blood of Jesus, keeps us clean from the sin that once ruled over us.
Lets recognize His light by being light today. Smile at someone; help someone; let someone else be first; give generously to someone; let someone know they are loved today; BE light today. Show the world that the Light of God is pure - that His Love is real, that His Joy can be for them too. Walk in the light as He is light today and see what it can do to brighten up the world around you. No matter what it is that you have to go through today – even if the world looks dark and gloomy . . . choose to be the light. I guarantee that not only will you make a difference, you will notice a difference in your own life, no matter what it is you are facing.
Prayer
Father, Thank You for reminding me of the purity of Your light. Show me how to be exposed today so that others can see Your light in and through me. Make me a beacon of Your Love, and Peace, and Joy, and Forgiveness today.
Have a blessed day everyone!
– Richard
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