Light Bearers

  “They are light-bearers,” I said.  The conversation continued, rapport and understanding developed, and soon I was on my way to other life happenings.  But the words that slipped out of my mouth continued to ring in my ears:  ‘They are light-bearers.’

  ‘They’ are friends of mine.  And they, like me, were facing monumental challenges; challenges with the potential to snuff out the light within.  Yet, how do we successfully overcome so the light within will shine brighter?  I pondered this question hours later.

  Later that afternoon, I had the opportunity to enjoy mild temperatures and a summer breeze on our back patio.  Birds called to one another, leaves on the trees waved and resounded with the passing winds, and my mind continued to question.

  The setting sun cast shadows as my soul pondered the magnificent light.  It was a special time of day when brilliant photos can be captured because of how the light illuminates ordinary objects in an extraordinary  way.  But as the light faded, only the routine remained.  Yes, the light made all the difference.  It was exquisite.  It was delightful.  It magically made ordinary objects more beautiful.

  Finally, I remembered His Word:

You are the light of the world … 

Matthew 5: 14 niv

  And the words of a skillful writer helped me regain a right focus:

… Lord, for Your honor and glory, I’m going to do the right thing. 

I’m going to honor You and face my battles in the power of Your name.” *

  Then a little further down he penned: 

remember for whom you are fighting”*

  So in the challenges, let us seek Him.  Let us serve Him.  Let us be bearers of His light.

Are you a light-bearer for Jesus?

* David Jeremiah. Overcomer.