Fireflies
Good Afternoon!
I was out with a friend last night and as we were sipping our delicious drinks I noticed a firefly floating around our table. Fireflies are definitely a southern thing and I love to watch them light up and then slowly fade into the darkening sky. Many a moments have been spent watching these intriguing insects from my porch.
I’m sure there is a scientific reason why they light up and biological reasons why they fade but it got me to thinking about my light.
The Bible says we are to be lights..visible to be seen by all we interact with on a daily basis. I wonder if I was to speak to those who know me well, and those who see me on a regular basis if they see a firefly in me..all lite up. Just as the firefly, I know my light fades and some days depending on how I’m choosing to react in the face of my emotions I know I’ve snuffed my own light out.
So my question to you is, when do you realize your light has faded?
Luke 11:33 (The Message)
33-36“No one lights a lamp, then hides it in a drawer. It’s put on a lamp stand so those entering the room have light to see where they’re going. Your eye is a lamp, lighting up your whole body. If you live wide-eyed in wonder and belief, your body fills up with light. If you live squinty-eyed in greed and distrust, your body is a dank cellar. Keep your eyes open, your lamp burning, so you don’t get musty and murky. Keep your life as well-lighted as your best-lighted room.”
Journey On
June 25th, 2009 at 10:01 am
Praise GOD - He is the LIGHT and will fill us again when we seek HIM!!