The Light

Then spake Jesus again unto them, saying, I am the light of the world: 

he that followeth me shall not walk in darkness, but shall have the light of life. John 8:12

The icicles hanging from sheds and barns and houses brought opportunities to see prisms of light against snow covered ground. The light shining through made everything a little brighter. The rainbows called attention to the light though they were made up of all the colors.

Our lives are like those multi-faceted icicles. Each moment of each day gives us an opportunity  to let the Light of Jesus shine through us. Our days may move from one activity to another. We may organize our days with multi-colored highlighters. Just as there is no black in a rainbow, there should be no moments of darkness in our lives; no anger, no hate, no backbiting. 

The sparkle in the icicle prisms sometimes causes a blinding twinkle, so our lives should be so full of the Light that it overwhelms the darkness around us.

Lord, this year, may I be Your light in a dark world. 

Hey Kids:

Jesus is the Light of the world. 

In the cold clear days of winter, look for ways to see the sun's light reflected in creation.

Take a moment to examine an icicle.

When you hold it in your hand, no light escapes. It's surrounded by darkness. 

The heat from your hand will cause the icicle to melt away. 

When we allow the darkness of the world to surround us in sadness and hate and anger, we have a more difficult time letting Christ's light shine through us. 

The darkness of the world will melt away our joy. 

This year, be the light in our dark world.

Blessings for a Happy New Year,

Gail