Shine a light

“No one lights a lamp and then puts it under a basket. .. let your good deeds shine out for all to see, so that everyone will praise our heavenly Father.’ – Matthew 5: 15- 16

I READ about a woman who, one day during a hectic lunch hour in a busy diner situated in a crowded supermarket, called for the manager. Expecting a chiding, he was delighted to be given a compliment. He, in turn, effusively thanked her, complimented his cooks and went off patting his waiting staff on their backs individually. The whole atmosphere in the restaurant apparently changed.

      The Lord had spoken to the woman diner in the Spirit. In an everyday situation, she had declared light into the darkness. Light overcomes and changes things. People’s perceptions are changed; moods swing from negative to positive. Something as simple as a smiling, unexpected “thank you“ can make someone’s day. Christians have it in them to be the salt and the light

of the world. If that sounds a bit daunting then at least follow this example and be the light of your supermarket. We carry the kingdom of God. We are the change agents. This is a great and awesome responsibility. Jesus changed the world; we also can help change our little worlds!