The Blessing of Light

This weekend John and I were on a mission to brighten up our house. When we moved in almost three years ago the house had 60 watt bulbs everywhere. Our living room was so dark we had to sit under a lamp to read. The pendants over our kitchen island were absolutely useless. Our bedroom was so dim that I needed a flashlight if I was searching for something in the evening.

No more hiding in the darkness for us. John discovered the wonder of LED lights. While changing out the pendant shades, a customer assistant at Menards explained the difference between light bulbs. And I do mean explained, expertly. John was impressed. It got him thinking and before we knew it we had replaced most of the bulbs in our upstairs. So here I am in my office seeing things I hadn't noticed for awhile! Mostly dust and cobwebs, but also my computer and keyboard. Wow, it is awesome!

"But you are a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people belonging to God, that you may declare the praises of him who called you out of darkness into his wonderful light," (1 Peter 2:9 NIV).

Light is wonderful!

Our little lighting escapade made me realize how thankful I am for the light Jesus brought to the world.

"In him was life, and that life was the light of men. The light shines in the darkness, but the darkness has not understood it," (John 1:4-5 NIV).

With Jesus we no longer have to struggle to find the way in life. We can follow His light on our path. We can see the sin and avoid it. We can move forward as Jesus shines light on our days. We can follow Jesus in the light and receive the salvation He offers believers. What a blessing.

Jesus called His followers the light of the world, for when we believe our light will shine for others.

"You are the light of the world. A city on a hill cannot be hidden. Neither do people light a lamp and put it under a bowl. Instead they put it on its stand, and it gives light to everyone in the house. In the same way, let your light shine before men, that they may see your good deeds and praise your Father in heaven," (Matthew 5:14-15 NIV).

As we begin a new week let us practice letting our light shine, and notice the light that others reflect into our days and praise God!