When we were at our son’s we slept in the V-Berth. It’s that area at the front of the boat where the hull is v-shaped. It was arranged with two nice, comfy single beds. There was one concern though, it was about 3′ from the mattress to the floor. Knowing that Dave and I both have to get up at least once during the night, our son provided a light that would help us see but not be so bright that it kept us from sleeping.
Thank you Son!
This morning, I would like to talk to you about lights.
There are all sorts of lights bulbs. Dim ones, bright ones, incandescent, florescent, LED, solar, motion sensor. Lights for heating, for reading, for driving, for rescue. There’s no point in arguing over which is the best, because it’s the one we need at the moment. But none of them are effective without a power source.
“The Scriptures say, ‘God commanded light to shine in the dark.’ Now God is shining in our hearts to let you know that his glory is seen in Jesus Christ. 7 We are like clay jars in which this treasure is stored. The real power comes from God and not from us. 8 We often suffer, but we are never crushed. Even when we don’t know what to do, we never give up. 9 In times of trouble, God is with us, and when we are knocked down, we get up again.” II Corinthians 4:6-9 CEV
Jesus told His followers that we are the light of the world.
“ You are the light of the world. You cannot hide a city that is on a mountain. 15 Men do not light a lamp and put it under a basket. They put it on a table so it gives light to all in the house.” Matthew 5:14-15 NLV
He also said:
“ While I am in the world, I am the Light of the world.” John 9:5 NLV
While Jesus was in the world, He was the light. But when He went to heaven, we who are His followers are now the carriers of that light to those who are in darkness.
It’s not a competition as to who is the bigger and brighter light. Not every situation requires a flood light, sometimes the best bulb for the job is a night light. The important thing is that we are ready to shine whenever needed.
So our job is a simple one – stayed connected to our source of power, Jesus Christ. Don’t give up, don’t give in. There is no power shortage when we are in Christ Jesus!