The Gift of Darkness

Read Matthew 5:13-16

Let your light so shine before man that they may see your good works and glorify your father which is in heaven. Matthew 5:16

The Gift of Darkness

There once was a light that burned bright. It could be seen near and far. That light came from heaven above – God.  Its glow raged with fury in the souls of man. It immolated tranquility – peace – love – hope for all to see. It produced a savory flavor that pleased all.

Today, the light is faint. Chaos covers the world. Wavered hope, dismantled dreams, and doubt have smothered this internal light. Wretchedness has trampled out the flavor of life.  Senseless crime roams the earth like a lion seeking to kill steal and destroy. The Gift of Darkness is no fairy tale it is reality.

The Salt and Light of the world

God’s word described the light as his anointing – The Holy Spirit. In Matthew chapter five, Jesus reminded his followers of the importance of Salt and Light. He claimed we are the salt of the earth and when the flavor is lost we are good for nothing. Also, we are the light of the world. We are like a city on a hill which cannot be hid. We are suppose to let our light so shine before man that they may see our good works and glorify our father which is in heaven.

Though The Gospel has been spoken, many of us have lost our savor and our light has diminished. Making it hard for others to see the good words or God in us. Over time people Edge God Out by seeking their understanding. These actions lead a person further from the eternal flame – the source of God.

Reignite the light

What can be done to reignite this gift from God?

• Repent from sins

• Humbly ask forgiveness

• Reestablish relationship with God

• Seek God’s guidance

• Ask to refresh the Holy Spirit in you

Sincerely implementing these steps will rekindle the eternal flame within. It will bring back hope to the hopeless, joy to the joyless and comfort to the sorrowful. Walk in the light, the beautiful light so that man can see God’s light which burns bright within.

Prayer

Abba Father, Thank you for your Holy Spirit, the eternal flame. Refresh in me a new light so that it will shine bright like a diamond for all to see. May your light shine that others can see your goodness in me. Amen.