devotion written by sharon pierce former director of women at the well
Points of Light
Jesus spoke to the people once more and said, “I am the light of the world. If you follow me, you won't have to walk in darkness because you will have the light that leads to life.” John 8:12 NLT
I remember the first time I saw fireflies. I was driving at dusk when I saw this little “blip” of light. Just as quickly it was gone. Then I saw another! And another. They seemed to be popping up everywhere! I was enchanted by the sporadic light show.
Sometimes the world we live in seems as dark as the night sky, and we wonder if we are really making a difference in our atmosphere. We watch the news and feel like our little light has no impact. But we forget that we are not alone. Jesus calls us to be like those fireflies. He has placed each one of us right where He wants us, and He tells us to be the light. We are not called to save the world. We are just supposed to shine His light wherever we are!
No one lights a lamp and then hides it or puts it under a basket. Instead, a lamp is placed on a stand where it can be seen by all who enter the house. Luke 11:33 NLT
Lord, help me to not look for a place to hide, but rather a place to shine. Where can I shine today?”
Jesus spoke to the people once more and said, “I am the light of the world. If you follow me, you won't have to walk in darkness because you will have the light that leads to life.” John 8:12 NLT
I remember the first time I saw fireflies. I was driving at dusk when I saw this little “blip” of light. Just as quickly it was gone. Then I saw another! And another. They seemed to be popping up everywhere! I was enchanted by the sporadic light show.
Sometimes the world we live in seems as dark as the night sky, and we wonder if we are really making a difference in our atmosphere. We watch the news and feel like our little light has no impact. But we forget that we are not alone. Jesus calls us to be like those fireflies. He has placed each one of us right where He wants us, and He tells us to be the light. We are not called to save the world. We are just supposed to shine His light wherever we are!
No one lights a lamp and then hides it or puts it under a basket. Instead, a lamp is placed on a stand where it can be seen by all who enter the house. Luke 11:33 NLT
Lord, help me to not look for a place to hide, but rather a place to shine. Where can I shine today?”
