For God, who said,
"Let light shine out of darkness,"
made his light shine in our hearts
to give us the light of the knowledge
of the glory of God in the face of Christ.
2 Corinthians 4:6
Has anyone ever given you a job? ... painted a very vague picture of what they wanted? ... given you inadequate tools and inadequate training? ... then yelled at you when you didn't do what they wanted?
That's the reason that many of us are afraid to venture boldly. We've been given inadequate instructions and then been yelled at too many times for doing it wrong.
Is this the kind of "boss" that God is? We're told in scripture to let our light shine, but has he told us how -- clearly -- or are you still perplexed?
Actually, he has given us very clear instructions. In addition to hundreds of calls, Proverbs, and commandments, the God who calls us to be lights and shined his light in our hearts.
Furthermore, He has given us his own Son. Through the Savior, God's instructions are clear: Do what Jesus did!
- Obey the Father.
- Love the sinners.
- Gather a group.
- Point them heavenward.
- Forgive human failures.
- Stand for truth.
- And pray a lot.
Wouldn't this world be a much better place if we all did those few simple things?!
And here's the key ... Do it boldly! God's not an angry boss ready to yell at your failures. He's a forgiving Father who simply loves you and wants to bless your efforts. And if he says, "Be light," he'll give you the tools. He'll pour it into your life.
In Christ's Love,
a shining knight
(because of what his light)
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