Being a Light
Sara Aho | The Shepherd’s Voice October/November 2024 - Home and Family Article –
Have you ever caught lightning bugs on a late summer evening and put them in a jar? Lightning bugs cast a warm and cozy glow and can even light your pathway on a dark evening. Through God’s grace, and our desire to live as believers, we carry and reflect the light of Jesus. This light is a gift, one that we can share with others. Our light shines through what we say and how we act and like the lightning bug, it can draw those who wander in dark unbelief.
By sharing the light of the gospel, we can uplift one another. During youth camp, several girls asked to meet with me, their Big Sister. They wanted to discuss a matter that was troubling them. This matter had caused love to be broken among the girls. We huddled in a dark furnace room where each one shared their story. The gospel was preached, and the love was restored. The dark furnace room was filled with light hearts!
We can bring our light to others by being kind and showing love. My aunt Alice, who lived far from other believers and was alone in her home, often went many days without speaking with others by phone. Many months went by between visitors. She shared how much it lifted her loneliness to receive a phone call, a card or letter in the mail and to have visitors. These brought great joy to my aunt and brightened her day, but they also brought blessings to those who remembered her.
We don’t see our own light shining, but it shines through us, how we live and act. By being a light, we can help, encourage others and even add light on the path to heaven.
Things to visit about:
What does it mean to be a light to others?
How can we be a light at school or at home?
In what ways have others been a light to you?