I recently was on a road trip from Cincinnati back to the Chicagoland area. While on road trips, I have plenty of time to think, contemplate, and talk with God. As I neared Northwest Indiana, weather became more in line with the holiday season (which I loved!). At about this time I realized that conditions on the road were getting a little hazardous; nothing tragic, but noticeable. For this reason I turned on my headlights. Shortly after, the person driving in front of me followed suit. This then began a sort of domino affect along the road.
This instance reminded me much of the world we live in today. As Christ followers, the Church body is meant to be the light in the darkness. We are to bring hope (and light) into the this world, this life, that isn't easy, and sometimes hard to see what is up ahead. However, when we emulate Christ, not only do we bring light into dark situations and where it can be dangerous, but we give our brothers and sisters in Christ encouragement and confidence to shine on as well. And we all know, darkness is merely the absence of light...and the more we illuminate the darkness, the more easily Christ will be made known to those along this road called life.
So, dear brothers and sisters...SHINE ON!
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