| Good morning everyone, Our theme for this month: “What the world needs now” Our Bible verse for today: “You are the light of the world. A city on a hill cannot be hidden. No one lights a lamp and puts it under a basket, but rather on a lampstand, and it gives light for all who are in the house. In the same way, let your light shine before others, so that they may see your good works and give glory to your Father in heaven.” Matthew 5:14-16 (CSB) Our thought for today: “Let your light shine” Okay, come on, sing it with me: “This little light of mine, Oh, I’m gonna let it shine; This little light of mine, I’m gonna let it shine; let it shine, all the time, let it shine … Hide it under a bushel? No! I’m gonna let it shine. Hide it under a bushel? No! I’m gonna let it shine. This little light of mine, I’m gonna let it shine, all the time, let it shine …” There’s a lot of profound Biblical truth contained in that simple children’s nursey rhyme/song. Jesus calls us to shine the light of His love into the dark places of our world. We are to do so intentionally and with confidence. You are probably familiar with the old illustration regarding Carlsbad Caverns and the power of a little light. I’m told that if you descend deep into the bowels of the Caverns you arrive at a spacious area where your group assembles and then the guide turns out the lights. The darkness is so thick and so deep that it is total – you literally cannot see your hand in front of your face. For some people it feels suffocating and they could begin to panic. Then the guide turns on a small flashlight and suddenly you can see. Even in that vast cavern, the light from that little flashlight is enough to chase away the darkness. That’s a beautiful illustration of the power of spiritual light too, and it’s what both Jesus and the song were referring too. Even a little of the light of Jesus chases away a whole lot of the darkness created by Satan. When you, the follower of Jesus, walk into any spiritually dark situation and you shine the light of Jesus’ love, the darkness recedes. It might not be entirely dispelled, but it will at least shrink way back. Christian, you have the light of Jesus within you and you bring that light with you everywhere you go. I encourage you to be intentional about shining the light of Jesus’ love into the situations you find yourself in today. And I know, I know, now you’re going to have that tune stuck in your head all day. Sorry. (Not sorry). Lol. God bless, Pastor Jim (If you like what you are reading in these daily devotionals, and if you would like more content from Oak Hill Baptist Church, join us on Sundays at 10:00, in-person if you are nearby or, if you are geographically distant or if you just can’t make it, online at www.YouTube.com/@oakhillbaptistcrossville |
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