The King's Invitation

a light in a dark place

kingsinvitation | January 09, 2009 16:37

I got an email from an acquaintance today, who noticed I was missing.

It was just a note, actually. Nothing lengthy. Not even from someone who knows me very well. But it was like a small light in the dark valley I have been traveling through. Funny thing about lights… even a small one can been seen from a great distance if the night is dark enough.

Have you noticed someone missing? How often do we get caught up in our own lives and miss the opportunity to minister to someone in the simplest of ways? Sometimes all it takes is a note of encouragement, sometimes just a smile to someone having a bad day – a little light to draw them out of the darkness.

Did you have an opportunity to say “Good Morning” or “God Loves You” to a stranger today? You have no idea what’s happening in the life of the one you just walked past without speaking to. We are quick to judge someone we haven’t seen on Sundays in a few weeks. Are we just as quick to call or write that person we haven’t heard from in a while?

When Jesus takes up residence in our lives, He becomes the light of our world. We have an obligation, as His followers, to let that light shine before others. Jesus said, ‘No one, when he has lit a lamp, puts it is a secret place or under a basket, but on a lampstand, that those who come in may see the light.” (Luke 11:33)

Is your light in a secret place? Afraid someone will see it? Jesus told His disciples, “For whoever is ashamed of Me and My words, of him the Son of Man will be ashamed…” (Luke 9:26).

Maybe your light is under a basket? What are you saving it for? Jesus said, “So is he who lays up treasure for himself, and is not rich toward God.” (Luke 12:21). We were redeemed for His service. How do you know your lamp is even lit if you can’t see the light?

Maybe you think it’s alright to keep the light to yourself. After all, what’s so wrong about that? Jesus said, “You are the light of the world…. Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works and glorify your Father in heaven.” (Matthew 5:16-16). God will receive the glory from the light He gave you ONLY if others see the light!

So how about you? Do you know someone who is traveling through a dark valley? You may not be able to get them out of the valley… but have you tried giving them a little light?

Take the church to someone this week – you’ll both benefit.

King’s Invitation Ministries

P.O. Box 501

Foxworth MS 39483

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