The Light

Light increases our ability to see. The brighter the light, the better I like it. I recently discovered that moths and I have that in common. Also, for moths, the brighter the light, the greater the attraction. Moths will desert one light in pursuit of a greater light. The sun is a light. It holds a great attraction. Ancient civilizations worshipped the sun because they believed that there was no greater creation. Think about all we know and understand about the greatness of the sun. Now remember, that no creation of God is greater than...you are. Psalm 139:14 says, "I will praise thee; for I am fearfully and wonderfully made...." Man is the only creation made in the image of God. Man is also the only creation for whom God sent His only Son to suffer and die.

The sun is a great light; however, you are a light greater than the sun. Jesus says in Matthew 5:14, "Ye are the light of the world." Indeed the sun is a great light, but we are the light of the world. Verse 16 instructs, "Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in Heaven."

Like moths, people are attracted to light. Again, like moths, people will abandon one light for a greater light. Your light of good works will attract others to you. Once they become attracted to you, your responsibility is to show them your Father in Heaven. It usually hurts to be abandoned, but not under the cirumstances of Matthew 5:16. I count it joy when people, once attracted by my light of good works, desert me to seek Jesus, the "Light of the World." Joy!