A flashlight is an important tool to be used when you are in a dark situation and you need light. I can remember getting a flat tire once when we were on a family vacation. Wouldn't you know it happened in the middle of the night in the middle of "No Where". As I coasted to the side of the road my first thought was, "How am I going to see to change that tire". Thankfully I had packed a flashlight for the trip and what a blessing it was to be able to see as I changed that tire. Could you imagine if I had no light? I can see the headlines now, "Pastor is Crushed as His Car Falls off Jack"! Scary!
We would do well to remember that this World is lost and in darkness. The Lord has commanded us to be Light to the World! Look at the command in Matthew 5:14-16...
Ye are the light of the world. A city that is set on an hill cannot be hid. -15- Neither do men light a candle, and put it under a bushel, but on a candlestick; and it giveth light unto all that are in the house. -16- Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven.
You may feel that your light is not very bright or that you can not make a difference. I would say, "The darker the night, the brighter the light". Your testimony and your words of witness can and will make a difference. Just remember that your testimony or "light" must be pointing to Christ. What a wonderful and exciting calling we have to be the light for our Lord and Savior!
I challenge you this week, to let your light shine for the Lord. Be a witness for Him. To God be the Glory!
Very good message Pastor...especially since light will be breaking through a little earlier tomorrow. We will ALL need to be the light when we arrive to church earlier than usual with the time change!
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