Walk as Children of the Light

 

As day was dying in the west, I came upon this interesting sight. Through the tree line, quickly dissolving into the gloom of night, this row of lights slowly came into focus. I imagined what this might be. A line of marchers carrying their lights into the darkness? A passenger train waiting to begin its journey once again? A broad walkway leading to some grand event? The sight took my mind back to my childhood and the excitement of a tent revival I attended. As the nights drew dark, the rows of lights strung about would seem to suddenly appear. They added to the atmosphere, and also drew all the insects from miles around. Lights in the darkness always capture our focus and draw us in.

The row of lights were, of course, just that; a row of lights strung across the back of a house. Nothing more exciting, nothing more exotic. No marchers. No train. No grand event. Not even the rousing music or loud preaching of a tent revival. Just a string of lights. But they had quite the effect. They drew me in and captured my attention.

There are those among us who shine and draw others to them because of their light. Some are famous, with household names known far and wide. Some shine in smaller spaces, not known to many, other than those who are blessed to be close to their light. But to those blessed to be touched by their love, kindness and grace, they are famous. They inspire. They comfort. They instruct. They see. The light of their lives make a difference.

We read in Ephesians, “For at one time you were darkness, but now you are light in the Lord. Walk as children of light.” A great song of faith puts it this way:

I want to walk as a child of the light

I want to follow Jesus

God sent the stars to give light to the world

The star of my life is Jesus.

We can all be light to someone’s darkness, just as others have been light to us. Wouldn’t that be a great way to spend our days? Wouldn’t that be a great way to be remembered?

Peace.