Making light

 “You are the light of the world—like a city on a hilltop that cannot be hidden. ¹⁵ No one lights a lamp and then puts it under a basket. Instead, a lamp is placed on a stand, where it gives light to everyone in the house. ¹⁶ In the same way, let your good deeds shine out for all to see, so that everyone will praise your heavenly Father.” – Matthew 5: 14 - 16

LIKE well raised children, who eventually figure out what their parents want and then do it, we bring joy to God when we get it right and imitate His ways. Except God made it easier for His children; by His grace, He gave us Christ to bring light to our world, to show us the way and to take away our darker doubts and fears. Once we see His light, it fills our hearts so that it shines on us, in us and through us. Then our lives and testimonies can help spread His light and His love into the dark corners where many still dwell.