March 18, 2009

Read John 8:12-20

Again Jesus spoke to them, saying, ‘I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will never walk in darkness but will have the light of life.’—John 8:12

Remember the song we learned as kids? “This little light of mine...I’m gonna let it shine...” As followers of Christ we are called to let our light shine. Is your light shining? Do the people around you see the light of Jesus in you? What can you do to shine Christ’s light on your family/friends/neighbors?

You might want to start small, perhaps by performing a random act of kindness or a small favor for a friend. Take a sincere interest in someone’s life. It only takes a spark to light a fire. As your relationships grow, maybe mention a great sermon you heard last weekend at church. Be bold and share your life story or faith journey with them. Once a spark has been lit, you might consider inviting them to church with you or to serve food with you at Centenary Cares. Imagine how bright our city could be!

Sharing our faith with others can be difficult. This passage reminds us Jesus is the source of our light. We only have light because we are walking with Him. Cling to Him and His Word, and our light will shine brighter. Let’s not “hide it under a bushel! No!”

Pray: Dear Lord, Shine your light through me so that others may find their way out of darkness and into the light of life. Amen.

Rebecca Bergson, a native of McLean, Virginia, tries to shine her light at home with her husband, Mac; at work at St. Louis Children’s Hospital; and at school as a part-time graduate student at Washington University.