Are You Shining Your Light in the Light?
Recently, my daughter Jade was in my room with me and randomly asked about the flashlight feature on my cell phone. “How does it work momma?” she said, and I responded, “Turn it on and see.” She quickly answered with, “You can’t see the light in the light,” then turning the light off in the room she said, “It has to be dark for you to see the light!” As my eight-year-old looked at me like duh mommy, I was like ouch and amen at the same time, while thinking to myself, “What a profound statement.“
Her comment made me reflect on how comfortable most Christians (Light) are around other Christians (Light), which has caused us to become increasingly content and complacent with shining our light in places where there is frankly already enough. We have basically hidden our light under a bushel when we need to go where it is dark to let the light of Christ shine!
Jesus shined His light in the darkness. When he was badgered about being around those that others deemed less than deserving, He responded with “Only the sick need a physician!” He said this to make clear that His Light benefited those in darkness.
God wants us to let our light shine in darkness so that others may see, responding with “What must I do to be saved?” In the darkest places, Christ’s light shines the best! And even in your darkest hour, the light, and love of Christ are there to penetrate despair and bring hope. Sometimes we wonder “Lord, why is this so hard? Why is such great darkness all around me and constantly trying to overtake me?” When this happens, I want you to remember that greater is He that is in you than he that is in the world and that the darkness gives you an opportunity to shine!
So, I tell you, yes it’s dark but arise and shine for the light has come. You are the light, therefore let your light shine!
SCRIPTURE REFERENCES
Jesus, overhearing, shot back, “Who needs a doctor: the healthy or the sick? I’m here inviting the sin-sick, not the spiritually-fit.”
Neither do men light a candle and put it under a basket, but on a candlestick. And it gives light to all who are in the house. 16 Let your light so shine before men that they may see your good works and glorify your Father who is in heaven.
Matthew 5:15-16 Modern English Version
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New York native Princess Brown is a prophetic writer out of North Carolina. Poetry and written words made their way into her life early as a form of expression, a weapon, and finally a voice. With a real heart for future generations, Princess nurtures within her home as a mother of three and also outside her home, as an educator. Her life verse is Jeremiah 29:11, which acts as a constant reminder of God’s goodness and commitment to her success even in times of uncertainty. She is currently pursuing further accreditation in Early Childhood Education and has a Bachelor’s Degree in the Philosophy of Theology. Princess serves under the spiritual leadership of Dr. Kaye McDonald of Essence of the Cross Ministries and Essence Apostolic Network.
