Keep The Light On
People Do Notice The Difference
People Do Notice The Difference
Now Think On This
Steve Martin
"You
are the light of the world. A city that is set on a hill cannot be hidden. Nor do they light a lamp and put it under a
basket, but on a lampstand, and it gives light to all who are in the
house. Let your light so shine before
men, that they may see your good works and glorify your Father in heaven.” (Matthew
5:14-16, NKJV)
Delivering
a special holiday package that bright, sunny morning (at least on the other
side of the rain clouds) around the streets of Charlotte, I noticed how bleak
the Christmas lights were that hung on neighborhood houses and trees, along
with the plastic snowmen and Santa Claus balloons laying on the ground. Without
their shining glow and a lot of hot air, they actually looked rather a mess. A
bit trashy you might even say in the yard and on the houses.
Ever
notice how things are so gloomy and gray once a celebration has ended. No more
blinking lights. No more prancing reindeer. Not even the good Ole St. Nick near
the chimney on the roof fits anymore (pun intended).
When
we consider how we are in this world, those of us who have the Living Spirit of
the Most High God within us, we can be as those decorations are in that
condition, when they are not so shiny and bright. But when it is very dark out,
and our light is on, even if dimly lit, we certainly do stand out. People are
always drawn to the light. We are to be His light to them.
It is
interesting how it is stated in The
Message, quoting the same verses from Scripture as at the beginning of this
short message:
“Here's
another way to put it: You're here to be light, bringing out the God-colors in
the world. God is not a secret to be kept. We're going public with this, as
public as a city on a hill. If I make you light-bearers, you don't think I'm
going to hide you under a bucket, do you? I'm putting you on a light stand. Now
that I've put you there on a hilltop, on a light stand — shine! Keep open
house; be generous with your lives. By opening up to others, you'll prompt
people to open up with God, this generous Father in heaven.” (Matthew 5:14-16)
When
it is all said and done, when holidays are over and things return to the same
routine as before, our lights will shine, for the Holy Spirit within us wants
to bless the world around us. Through us He will show them the love of Jesus
Christ, Yeshua HaMashiach - the Savior of the World, the Everlasting Light, the
One whom their souls really are searching for in this life.
Keep
the light on within you. Even a little twinkle in a dark room draws attention.
People will see the light, and will eventually ask you about Him.
Now
think on this, with His love and mine,
Steve Martin
Founder
Love For His People, Inc.
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Now Think On This - In the year of our Lord 12.25.15 - #224
–“Keep the Light On” – Friday at 12:30 pm.
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