Is there a light shining from within us?

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Today I read in the Coffee News (26. 10. 09):

“People are like stained-glass windows. They sparkle and shine when the sun is out, but when the darkness sets in, their true beauty is revealed only if there is a light from within.” – Elizabeth Kubler -RossP1000793

Paul, the apostle, calls all the christians in Thessalonica sons of  the  light and sons of the day. He says also that we don’t belong to the  night or to the darkness.

First Thessalonians 5:5

That has not always been so! There was a ‘once’ and a ‘but now’ in their life! Once they were darkness, but now they are  light in the Lord. The apostle Paul admonishes the christians in Ephesus to live as children of light and to find out what pleases the Lord. He tells them also what the fruit of the light consists of, namely:  in all goodness, righteousness and truth.

Ephesians 5:8

The Lord Jesus Christ says that we are the light of the world. We are also commanded to let our light shine before men. Our neighbours should see our good deeds. Because when they see our good deeds they are going to praise our Father in heaven.

Matthew 5:14-16

We are living in a crooked generation. Our generation is also depraved. In this crooked and depraved generation we are to shine like stars  as we preach the Gospel!

I read something about “our shining stars” in the Baptist HomeCare Waitakere newsletter while in Auckland.

“We think that we have some of the most awesome staff on the planet working for BHCE! It’s great to know that a lot of you think that too, judging by the phone calls we get each month saying how much you appreciate your Support Worker and all they do for you.

To nominate you Support Worker, give your Co – ordinater a call and let them know WHO you want to nominate and WHY and they will make sure that information gets to the right people.”

Every month there is a different picture of a Support Worker in the newsletter.

Philippians 2:15

Let me close with Acts 13:47. ” ‘I have made you a light for the Gentiles, that you may bring SALVATION TO THE ENDS OF THE EARTH.’ “

YES, TO THE ENDS OF THE EARTH!