Son Shine

As Spring approaches, we are warmed by the sun rather than frozen by the chilling winds of Winter. I, for one, am glad to see the warmer temperatures! Another thing that happens is that our daylight hours are extended. Instead of waking up in the dark, we wake up to sunshine which lasts long into the afternoon and evening. As I think about the sunshine, I’m reminded that we are to be “Son shine” to the world. Jesus called himself “the light” and called us to be “people of the light”. What does that mean? It means that our lives are meant to bear witness to the love and grace of Christ. Being a witness doesn't always involve passing out tracts or bringing in the most visitors on High Attendance Sunday. Every Christian doesn't have the same gifts, but every Christian can find ways to reflect the light of Christ to the people he encounters every day. Maybe that would simply mean spending time with a co-worker who is going thru a difficult time at home or at work. Or maybe it could be simply having a good attitude even though things aren’t going so swell in your own life. Possibly it could mean that you show patience and understanding with a waiter that gets your order messed up. Whatever, being "Son shine" simply means that you carry yourself in such a way that shows the light of Christ within you. Live your life so that those in the darkness can see his light in you.

Matthew 5:14-16 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.

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