Faith Words: The Christmas Candle

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We recently watched "The Christmas Candle" on Nextflix.  It's a film based on a Max Lucado book and it has a sweet and timely message for the season - indeed for all year long.  I don't want to reveal the plot.  The story is compelling.

God knows the darkness is a lonely and scary place.  He didn't leave us there alone, on our own, struggling to find our way out.  He sent the Light - His Son Jesus - to shine on us and show us the path to life and He asks us to share it with others.

Each of us has moments when we need someone to shine a little light into our lives.  Clouds cast all of us into the shadows from time to time, and the gentle glow from a friendly flame can lead us back to light and life. 

Each of us has a little light to share. There's someone whose name comes to mind right now that is very gifted in shining her light.  She doesn't wait to be asked; she seems always to know where to shine.  She isn't caught unaware; she stays prepared, ready to shine when the opportunity presents itself.

It doesn't cost much to keep your candle trimmed and ready.  It's mostly a matter of paying attention and thinking of others first.  The light of God's love shouldn't be kept only for ourselves and those we love.  It's meant to share.  In the sharing, we'll bless others and perhaps shine a little light into the dark corners of our own lives.

This season and always - shine!

Patrice

Isaiah 9:2 NIV

The people walking in darkness
    have seen a great light;
on those living in the land of deep darkness
    a light has dawned.

Comments

Kim OConnor said…
1 Corinthians 15:10a

But by the grace of God, I am what I am.
December 17, 2017 at 11:28 AM
Carol Rea said…
Romans 5:1 NIV

Therefore, since we have been justified through faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ,
December 18, 2017 at 4:02 PM
Sheree Denny said…
Psalm 119:11 NIV

I have hidden your word in my heart that I might not sin against you.
December 24, 2017 at 3:38 PM
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