Christ Light

“It started when God said, ‘Light up the darkness!’ and our lives filled up with light as we saw and understood God in the face of Christ, all bright and beautiful.” (2 Corinthians 4:6 MSG)

I was walking through Walmart the other day when I saw one of the employees wearing a strand of Christmas lights. Apparently they sell battery-operated light sets. I have seen people wear these at holiday parties, too. It definitely attracts attention.

There are different ways that we can shine. Our first instinct is to use whatever little power we have at our disposal and wrap ourselves up in twinkling lights. We use our beauty, intelligence, talents, influence, charm, and any other resources to dazzle others. This does little to illuminate the darkness; it just calls attention to ourselves. Plus it only lasts for a little while. There is a better way. The anointing oil of the Holy Spirit burns in our depths, and the light of Christ shines within us. Unfortunately, many of us have buried this light under layers of fear, shame, guilt, distrust, self-reliance, pride, busyness, ambition, insecurities, and rigid religious beliefs.  Once we get rid of these barriers, the divine light shines through.

May your Christ light shine through the darkness.