BLACKOUT!

Those of us who were early in church last Sunday would know that we had a short black-out just before the worship service started. For a while it was really really dark in Berlin Room and it startled me as the lights went out just as I stepped into the room. Here are a few thoughts on yes, the blackout.

Light dispells the darkness in a dark room. Light enables us to see. Yet, many of us don't think twice about its importance in our lives, until the bulb blows on us or the fuse trips. The absence of light is known when the blanket of darkness comes like a cover upon us. The blackout, which lasted for slightly less than a minute, reminded me that as Christians, we are called to be the light of the world. Light shines so brightly that when it is brought into the darkness, everyone immediately sees the difference it makes. Are we living in such a way that we make a difference in the lives of the people around us?

Light makes its presence known. Can those around us tell that we are Christians when they look at us?

Light is not smothered by the darkness, but overcomes it. Don't let the influences of this world cloud the brilliant glow of your flame that burns for the Lord.

"You are the light of the world. A city on a hill cannot be hidden. Neither do people light a lamp and put it under a bowl. Instead they put it on its stand, and it gives light to everyone in the house. In the same way, let your light shine before men, that they may see your good deeds and praise your Father in Heaven." --Matthew 5:14-16