The light

“The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness can never extinguish it.”John‬ ‭1‬:‭5‬ ‭NLT‬‬

I have friends who are dare devil cavers. Recently I heard how they took friends caving and went through a worm hole crawling on their stomachs. They entered a small cave where it was so dark their eyes could not adjust to the darkness and were unable to see anything. Then they turned on their lights to the relief of the friends who went with them.

We live in spiritual darkness. The world is a deprived place. However, the light of Christ that the above verse speaks about can overcome it. The write, John the apostle, was writing about Jesus. He was aware of the difference Jesus made to the world.

When we receive the Holy Spirit into our lives we have that light resident within us. Our role is to allow that light to shine, not try and compete with it, believing we have our own light.

I can trust Jesus to make a difference in this world through me. As I allow Him to lead me and be the driver, I discover that His grace, love and mercy shine through me. Then, I am most fulfilled.

I am here to bring the kingsom of God to earth by living a life that is dependant on the light of Christ. This humility causes the light to shine.

Today Lord, shine through me! Amen!