Light in the Darkness

Jesus says in John 8:12, "I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will never walk in darkness, but will have the light of life."

There have been some pretty crazy thunderstorms here lately. On one occasion we lost our power. One moment we were playing in different areas of the house - two kids playing a game, another one reading a book, me folding laundry. A nice quiet moment. And then.. BANG!!! Lights were out and yelling was on!
"Where are you?!"
"I can't see you?!"
"Mommy come find me!"

And then it happened. After groping around, I finally found the flashlight and turned it on. All three kids made their way to the light...and felt safe and calm once again. It's pretty amazing how that one little flashlight seemed to light up every corner of the dark room. When you live with the lights on, it's easy to forget how scary the darkness can be.

Likewise, when you live everyday with the light of Christ in your life, it can be easy to forget how scary it feels to live in the darkness of a life without Christ. But as Christ followers, we're commissioned to remember the darkness and bring light to it.

In Matthew 5:14-16 it says, "You are the light of the world. A city on a hill cannot be hidden. Neither do people light a lamp and put it under a bowl. Instead they put it on its stand, and it gives light to everyone in the house. In the same way, let your light shine before men, that they may see your good deeds and praise your Father in heaven."

So, under a bucket or on a hill? Where will you put your light today?