If you stop and look around with an open heart it's easy to see all the lost, hurt and lonely people in this world. Each and every one of us has something we are going through and something to give as an encouragement to others. Even in our trials we can be a blessing to someone else. Look around you, do you see them? Are you working with someone who is lost, struggling and stumbling in the darkness? Are you? God puts people in your path daily, intentionally, to see if you will reach out and light the world with His love. How do others see you in the midst of their pain? Is your light burning brightly or flickering in the wind?

As a Christian our mission is clear…We are to reach out and be the light and love of Jesus to all that cross our paths. We are to make the darkness a little less consuming; help it fade into light and hope. Every word you speak, every action you take is planting a seed for someone else in the presence of God. Are you planting good seeds? Speaking a kind word or lending a helping hand can bless you for all eternity, but what is the cost when you do nothing? God gives us the opportunity to help others and others the opportunity to help us. As we help each other we are passing the flame and lighting the world for Christ.

Again you may ask, how do you become someone else's light when you yourself are but a flickering flame struggling to stay lit? All you need to do is Trust in HIM…Lean on HIM, Believe in HIM as faith is knowing that HE will. To walk in the light you must step out of the darkness and believe God has passed you the torch. No matter how dark it may seem God is there to light your path.

"You are my lamp O Lord; the Lord turns my darkness into light."(2 Samuel 22:29)

"I can do all things through Him who gives me strength" (Phil 4:13).

"If we walk in the light, as He is in the light, we have fellowship with one another, and the blood of Jesus, his Son purifies us from all sin. (1 John 1:7)

"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)

This Christmas as we celebrate the birth of our Savior and the light of the world, lets keep the flame burning brightly. Pass the torch of life, love and hope to as many people as God puts in your path. Remember as your out there searching for that perfect gift the one thing everyone needs can't be purchased in a department store. This holiday season as the song says…take your candle and go light the world.

 

Sherri Hunter