"You are the light of the world. A town built on a hill cannot be hidden. Neither do people light a lamp and put it under a bowl. Instead they put it on its stand, and it gives light to everyone in the house. In the same way, let your light shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven." (Matthew 5:14-16 NIV)
In our moments of prayer, devotions or worship we are all for being "the light of the world." But as soon as we get up off our knees or leave the sanctuary, we forget to take that light with us... That light we just agreed to share with the world... That light that reflects the love of Christ... That light of which no darkness can penetrate. We leave it there and don't even think of it again until we are next on our knees.
We carry our credit cards, debit cards, money and customer bonus cards wherever we go. We are reminded every minute of every day that we are consumers and we are programmed to buy, buy, buy. What if we were equally attached to a candle to remind us that we are to bring the light of Christ into the world?
If I have my candle with me, I wonder how much more patience I would have with others. I wonder if I would be as quick to pass up someone I know is in need. I wonder if I wouldn't be a bit kinder, a bit more loving and more ready to pass on a little more grace.
At Holy Cross we are encouraged to use little star stickers in various places to remind us to pray throughout the day. Perhaps we can find something that will remind us to shine our light throughout the day as well.
Lord Jesus,
Help us to remember to shine, even after we've said amen. Amen.
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