Dancing, giggling, swirling around trying to catch fireflies in jars. This is how I spent many a summer night as a child. The beauty of lights dancing in my yard seemed to lure my barefooted self to them. What is it about twinkling lights that appeal to us? We use them to celebrate the holidays, decorate dorm rooms, and as a backdrop for backyard get togethers. The presence of lights in the dark always seems to draw us near. It illuminates our path both physically and metaphorically.
“Your word is a lamp for my feet, a light on my path.” ~ Psalm 119:105 (ESV)
God uses the concept of light throughout the Bible. Jesus described himself as light.
“I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will not walk in darkness, but will have the light of life.” ~ John 8:12 (ESV)
Creating light was the first thing that God did when He created the world.
“2The earth was without form and void, and darkness was over the face of the deep….3And God said, ‘Let there be light,’ and there was light. 4And God saw that the light was good…” ~ Genesis 1:2,3-4 (ESV)
The wonderful thing about light is its inherent quality to overcome. It has power over darkness.
“The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it.”
~ John 1:5 (ESV)
One of my favorite sayings that I have run across is, “We can’t all be shooting stars, but we can all twinkle a little.” We each have the ability to be lights in this world. How bright we shine is up to us. Just remember, that no matter whether you’re the shooting star or the twinkle light, the presence of your light cannot be denied. When your light is lit, it shows. So let your actions speak for who you are today.
“In the same way, let your light shine before others, so that they may see your good works and give glory to your Father who is in heaven.” ~ Matthew 5:16 (ESV)
Giving God the Glory 