Misers of Light
Good Morning Friends,
When Christ died on the cross it was as if part of him was placed in us as a light…a little point of light that if combined with others and focused would be a spotlight to shine into the darkness of the world. The challenge is connecting all those points so that others might see. The challenge is that too many are Misers of Light.
Scripture: For there is nothing hidden that will not be disclosed, and nothing concealed that will not be known or brought out into the open.
Luke 8:17 (NIV)
“No one lights a lamp and then covers it with a washtub or shoves it under the bed. No, you set it up on a lamp stand so those who enter the room can see their way. We’re not keeping secrets; we’re telling them. We’re not hiding things; we’re bringing everything out into the open. So be careful that you don’t become misers of what you hear. Generosity begets generosity. Stinginess impoverishes.”
Luke 8:16-18 (MSG)
“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.
Matthew 5:14–15 (NIV)
Message: Ok where is your light? Be honest. Is it out on the table for all to see? Or are you hiding it away as a way of managing others expectations. Have you ever had a conversation with God about how to shine your light in the world? Are you afraid that the light might expose your own imperfections? Friends, we are to let the light of Christ in us shine before men so that they may see these fine works and give glory to God who is in the heaven. The key idea here is that light is to be revealed not concealed. Jesus will not be denied. Your light is a response to God’s love in the message of Jesus…in the presence of Jesus. But make no mistake about this point…as the light shines it exposes everything and challenges us to blameless. Darkness cannot exist in the Light. There are no secrets here…ultimately all is revealed. Thankfully in God’s grace, here we discover that this journey is more about discovering God’s light in us than making our own. Friends, only God’s purpose is pure. Here in our creator’s purpose healing occurs. Here freedom begins. Here the light grows stronger. Here in the light our fear is cast out by perfect love. Are you ready to take your next step in the light of Christ?
Pray we get to enjoy how our contribution to the Kingdom fits into the Body of Christ. Pray we allow the light of Christ to unlock the treasures of our earthly life so they might be shared generously as well. Pray we as change agents illuminate the gospel message. Pray we shine a light as a witness to the light in us so that the world might be transformed and our own fears and demons defeated. Pray we be unified in the silent work of influence and a visible manifestation of God’s presence. Pray we Love our neighbors. Pray we Imitatie Christ. Pray we Get to know others. Pray we honor Hospitality. Pray we Tell others about Jesus.
Blessings,
John Lawson
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