This picture reminded me of a National Geographic episode about Mexico’s cave systems that I saw on public television last week. Caves can be remarkably wonderful and visually stunning places, but they can replete with all sorts of dangers. I imagine that most of us will recall the rescue of some children (about a dozen or so) from a Vietnamese cave. Truth is- they could just as easily perished as being rescued.
This picture is extraordinarily beautiful! The colors are stunning, but stands out to me most is that man in the center of it. Look at that almost blinding white light he is carrying!! Without that light, there would be nothing but darkness; darkness so intense that you couldn’t see your hand, even if it was right in front of your face!!!
After thinking about it awhile, we all carry a light. Its something within us, something that enlightens the world and changes all those who we come into contact with.
Jesus says this about all who would be his disciples…
Matthew 7 (World English Bible)
14 You are the light of the world. A city located on a hill can’t be hidden. 15 Neither do you light a lamp, and put it under a measuring basket, but on a stand; and it shines to all who are in the house. 16 Even so, let your light shine before men; that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father who is in heaven.
Jesus is teaching that we should share the most beautiful light of all- The One and Only Truth that comes from God with everyone. And the brighter that inner light shines within us, the more people will come to know the God of all the universe. So, shine and grow ever brighter, for the world needs what you have! All this makes me remember Frank Coletta leading the young children at the Clifton Park church of Christ in the song: This little light, I’m gonna let it shine, let it shine, let it shine!! Great song, Great advise! Go do it!!!
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