“You groped your way through that murk once, but no longer. You're out in the open now. The bright light of Christ makes your way plain. So no more stumbling around. Get on with it!” (Ephesians 5:8 MSG)
I have to keep my curry leaf plant indoors during the winter. It remains alive, but there is no new growth. By the end of the winter, the plant looks dull and pathetic. Every year, I look forward to the arrival of warm, sunny days so that I can move the plant outdoors. The plant thrives in the light, putting out tender new shoots with bright green leaves.
Many of us are like plants which stay indoors too long. We know about Christ, but we aren’t ready to live with Him or go along with His plans. We are content to stay stagnant and do what we please. We may have managed to stay alive in the darkness, but we are withering. It is time to come out into the open and thrive in the light of Christ.
Prayer, at its best, brings us into the presence of God. We cannot control the light of Christ. All we can do is place ourselves in His light. We can decide to leave the darkened corners of our own domains and stand under the Son. We can choose to live under His influence, according to His intentions.
Lord, may Your light shine upon us as we place ourselves in Your presence.
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