Luke 8:16 "No one lights a lamp and hides it in a jar or puts it under a bed."
Jesus is speaking to his followers and tells them that they are to light up and shine for him. They are to take the truth they know about him and spread it to the world. He essentially says, "what good is a light if it is not shined for all to see?"
I am a good Christian. I go to church every week, read my Bible most days, pray regularly and I know all of the books of the Bible in order by heart. I don't have any major vices, I'm generally kind to people, I listen to Christian music and own several WWJD bracelets-ha! But do I shine? Do people see through the darkness because my light is shining that bright? Do I illuminate the dark world around me? Can others see my light and feel it's warmth? I don't think I'm there yet. I am like a flickering Bic lighter in a large, dark auditorium. How can I become a spotlight that pierces the darkness and points people back to Jesus? Today, I need to shine!
Dear Jesus, help me shine for you today! Amen.
