By Don Golden, IOC
Scripture Reference:
You are the light of the world (Matthew 5:14a).
Devotional:
The Scriptures often use light as a metaphor for Christian living. Christ is pure white light, and we are commanded to become like Christ. Before we accept Christ into our lives, we are filled with darkness. When we surrender our lives to Jesus, the Holy Spirit indwells us, and we become light bearers. The problem is that we, ourselves, block Christ’s light from illuminating the world.
I like to think of our sin and our human nature as concentric colored glass cylinders around the flame of pure light that is our Lord. Each of these cylinders represents sin or a human failing: pride, greed, covetousness, blasphemy, gluttony, lust …and the list goes on. Each one of these cylinders blocks some of Christ’s light from shining forth. We know that our witness is damaged by sinful acts, by swearing, by repeating a hurtful joke, by gossip, and by being insensitive to the needs of others. These sins are light blockers.The Lord is gracious to gently (or perhaps, not so gently) convict us of our sins. We choose to ask for forgiveness and for strength to repent and God does a miracle. He removes the cylinder and smashes it with a smile. And the light we emit as His representatives becomes more nearly white and pure.
What color is your light? Are you ready to have it become more nearly white? Turn to Him and let Him purify your witness.
Prayer Points:
* Pray for the light of wisdom for Mercy Ships leaders.
* Pray for the light of salvation for our unsaved family members.
* Pray for the light of peace for Liberia, Africa and the world.
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