Lights on

"When . . . glory . . ." - Matthew 25:31

Dear Friends in Christ -

Every year, my friend has those Christmas candle lights in all her windows. When I drive past her house in the evening, they're always on. Always. After several years of running around the house every night to get my lights plugged in, I asked for her secret. When she got finished laughing at me, she said two words: "Light timers."

Ri-i-i-ight! Why didn't I think of that???

So this year, I went out and bought light timers. I hooked them all up and - presto! Light! Every night!

Except. Except when something else interferes. There are a surprising number of possibilities. Dead bulbs. Outlet switches that get turned off accidentally. Timers that get unplugged so that someone can plug in something else.

There are a surprising number of things that can interfere with our ability to experience the light of God's glory. Disappointments that cause dead spots in our hearts. Anger that switches our listening off, so we can't hear God's voice. Places where our relationship with God is unplugged due to busyness.

Choosing to be a Christian is like choosing to buy a light timer. We do it because we know we need light - consistently. But the one-time purchase won't solve all our problems. We have to tend the connection in order to shine.

Faithfully with you, seeking to shine,
Janet+