Light travels at 300,000km per second, it allows us to see in the dark, keeps us warm and we cook using it.
When focused it can be used surgically like a laser to help people see again.
I am describing these things about light because I believe we have lost something of the wonder and awe of it.
When we want light all we have to do is flick a switch or even use our phones, as torches, to help us see in the dark.
Today’s passage talks about the power of light, that it should not be hidden away but rather out in the open for all to see.
This light is the good work we can do in a darkened world.
All we have to do is look at the news and see that while the sun is still shining, a lot of bad things happen that cast shadows on our life, the community and the world.
What are some of the things we can do to light up the world?
Just starting small goes a long way. Be friendly and smile to those who are serving you, it may be the only smile they get all day.
You can let someone, who needs to, go in front of the line you are in or even pay for the next person’s coffee.
These small acts of light can mean so much to others.
We can of course go bigger and volunteer for our community in many ways.
We can help with a sausage sizzle at Bunnings, get involved in the local Community/Neighbourhood House and even volunteer in the local schools.
All these things and more will have a positive impact, it will shine light into people’s lives.
The beautiful thing here is that it doesn’t matter how old you are, it doesn’t matter where you where born, it doesn’t matter which footy team you support, as we can all shine a light in the darkness, bringing love, joy and hope to those who need it.
To those of us who believe in Jesus and are Christians, we shine the light in the darkness that it may also point towards God from whom all good things come.
Major Greg Turnbull
Campaspe Shire Salvos
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