It was a murky morning as, not quite awake, I grabbed my
robe and a cup of heavily creamed coffee to drag myself up the stairs to our
prayer room. The dawn had not yet broken
as I threw open the window to peek through the black at the neighborhood below.
But then, my eye caught a small but discernible light through a pane of glass
from down the street. Attracted to the
shining orb, there was comfort stemming from the knowledge that all was not
dark. I had found hope. It called out from the muted first light reminding
me that God had spoken promises over my life, over our city and over our
country.
As I gazed upon this seemingly brilliant star,
drawn motionless to the peacefulness it offered, a smile stole over my countenance. There
was no movement from beyond the curtains, yet warmth consumed me in the smoke
rising from the chimney. Had I been a
weary traveler, I would have chosen this home to sojourn, expecting to be
wrapped in a cozy blanket and offered a warm bowl of soup.
This is what God has called us to be in Matthew 5:14-16 by transforming
ourselves into the likeness of Christ, becoming a reflective light of God’s
Glory, offering hope in a dark world, sharing a smile or a kind word and bringing
the truth of God’s word to life.
“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.”
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