I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will never walk in darkness, but will have the light of life. John 8:12
Several years ago, there was a commercial for Motel 6, and the catchphrase was ‘We’ll leave the porch light on for ya,’ an ad-lib by Tom Bodett, a National Public Radio personality. It was a catchy phrase that resonated for years after the ad first aired.
Regardless of your station in life, the Lord’s light of forgiveness is always on for those who accept the Lord’s gift of Grace. At times, our own light goes out and is rekindled by a spark from another person. Each of us has cause to think with deep gratitude of those who have lighted the flame within us.
In our lives, there will be good days and bad days, light days and dark days, and days when we feel God is far away and missing. But, be assured, He is always there. Sometimes, He throws the bad and dark days and experiences to get our attention or to divert us from moving in the wrong direction. I can point out those experiences in my life, though I didn’t realize it until long after the fact.
The prophet Isaiah saw the light, saying: ‘Arise, shine, for your light has dawned, and the glory of the Lord has risen upon you’ (60:1). This assures that there is light after the dawn, the light of the Lord. Light is what makes the birds sing while the coming dawn is still dark.
The path of the righteous is like the morning sun, shining ever brighter till the full light of day. Proverbs 4:18. Admittedly, it is tough to hang in there when God feels so far away, but as surely as the sun rises in the East, you will feel His presence in your life. He doesn’t drift away, but sometimes you and I do. Often, He says, ‘Wait,’ something most of us don’t do very well.
The best way to flip on the switch of light in your life is to grab your Bible and see what it says. It is full of light that is always on for us.
Have you flipped that switch lately?
by John Grant
used by permission
FURTHER READING
- When the Light Goes Out
- Living in the Light
- The Light a poem by Margaret Mullings
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