Our previous house was close to a town, in a residential
neighborhood with sidewalks. There always seemed to be a lot of people walking,
running, and biking within yards of my home. I had several windows that faced the
front yard of my home. I felt a bit exposed, so I would keep my curtains and
blinds closed on the front side of the house. Now I live in the country, and my
house is set back from the street. We don’t have sidewalks, and there are far
fewer people walking around. The bushes and trees are high enough to provide
adequate privacy. I feel comfortable leaving my curtains open in most of the
rooms.
“This is the
crisis we’re in: God-light streamed into the world, but men and women everywhere
ran for the darkness. They went for the darkness because they were not really
interested in pleasing God. Everyone who makes a practice of doing evil,
addicted to denial and illusion, hates God-light and won’t come near it,
fearing a painful exposure. But anyone working and living in truth and reality
welcomes God-light so the work can be seen for the God-work it is.” (John
3:19-21 MSG)
We like light as long as it helps us see clearly.
However, we block the light when it allows others
to see inside our lives. We may be open and transparent about our decent
activities and noble characteristics. Yet we try to cover up things we are
ashamed or embarrassed of. (Sometimes we call these private.)
If we are working and living in truth and reality,
we shall feel free to be completely transparent and open with others. We will
feel compelled to share our mistakes, our experiences, and the lessons we’ve
learned. We will have open lives, so that others can see the glorious
restoration work that God has done.
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