The Pastor’s Corner

Daniels

orner

“The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it.” John 1:5 So, I want you to think for a moment. How are we adding light to the world? How are we ‘lighting the way’ for others?

‘Lighting the way’ is about making a mark, making a difference, ignoring the negative attitudes and opinions of others, and being a positive influencer. “Your light” is that special, unique, one-of-a-kind thing that God has deposited in you to make you who you are. As you notice people around you, you can see the people who are lighting up the world, but more so, we tend to notice the persons whose light is nearly snuffed out?

You know the ones… foul attitudes and seem to always be in a bad mood? The ones who are hard to be around… the ones we aim to steer clear of. If we are truly choosing to light the way with our attitude it is important to remember, just because we disagree with people does not mean we should hate people, be cruel to people, or shame people— it seems much of society needs to relearn that.

Remember, light is a good reflector, darkness is not. Think about that midnight ride out on your bicycle. Some of you may have to think back a long way… and let’s pretend there is no moon out that night. In the pitch dark of the night, without any light, are those reflectors on your bicycle any good? No! Not unless there these newage reflectors with flashers in them. Right? Light is needed for reflection.

So, today I challenge you to create that reflection, to ‘light the way’ by choosing a positive attitude, a positive perspective.

Your light can be one of the most wonderful parts of your life that reflects your special character, your value, your worth and the way you are going to influence the world by sharing the love of Christ among others.

Spreading love, especially to the lowly, is certainly ‘lighting the way’ with love.

As you go out into the world, my prayer is that we continue to find ways to ‘light the way’ for all who journey through this difficult world.

May we remember the words of Christ: ‘I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will never walk in darkness but, will have the light of life.’” - John 8:12 In the name of Jesus Christ, the light we follow, Amen.