Children of the Light
The light of day has once been extended. We wake up in the dark and it stays dark longer but springing forward has the benefit of more day light at night. The days are longer with the light and as the temperatures rise and if you are like me you will notice your mood changing. It is more of a feeling when I can see the grass get greener and the buds start appearing and start blooming once again. The feel of the warmth of the sun returns and even as I sit and type I can feel my spirit lift as I look around. The birds even seem to sing a new song like they also know what is coming. Dead things are coming back to life.
“For you were once in darkness, but now you are the light in the Lord. Live as children of light for the fruit of the light consists of all goodness, righteousness, and truth testing what is pleasing to the Lord.” Ephesians 5: 8-9
Light in the Lord. Light led by the Lord. Living as light is so different from what I hear. I hear live for myself. But God calls me to live in His Light. Light that exposes my darkness. That has been something He has been teaching me lately. The closer I grow to Him the more I recognize what lies hidden within my heart and mind. I never really thought about that way but as He continues to show me this it is that constant reminder how much I need Him.
I won’t get that from the world. The enemy is going to work overtime wanting me to understand why things happen the way they do. Or thinking I need to jump in with my understanding or input to how it should work out. God does call me to pray, be diligent, be mindful but never once does He tell me to take understanding into my own hands. I guess learning more about His is knowing that mine will never measure up and it shouldn’t because I am not in charge. He is.
Can you picture us as Children of the Light in this world? What would that look like as we step out each day?
“Jesus spoke to them again: “I am the light of the world. Anyone who follows me will never walk in darkness but will have the light of life.” John 8:12
Ordinary people in their ordinary positions sent out for others to see God’s love. Visible light in this world. Empowered by the Living Spirit and living in ways that others would gravitate toward our light and want to know more. Impossible to hide like a “city on a hill” together as One united in Christ Jesus.
Jesus,
You are the only thing worthy in this world to keep living in a way that doesn’t make sense to the rest of this world. You are the Light of this world. Let our light shine before others so that they can see your good works and give glory to our Father in heaven. It is all for you King Jesus.
Amen
