Thursday, October 6, 2011

Daily Butter 10/6: This Little Light of Mine

My little addition to Our Daily Bread (10/6/11):

 

Do everything without complaining or arguing, so that you may become blameless and pure, children of God without fault in a crooked and depraved generation, in which you shine like stars in the universe as you hold out the word of life…

(Philippians 2:14-16a NIV[1984])

 

The reminder in today’s ODB to “let my light shine” reminded me of this verse I have aspired to for years and the process we just went through in our search, purchase, and move-in for our new home. I may never know how many people noticed, but some have mentioned that they would not have handled it with as much patience as I showed. My role is to live the life He has called me to point to Him as my hope. In the darkest darkness, even the smallest spark is brilliant. Some may shield their eyes from it; some will be drawn toward it; and most will be confused by it, so I must be prepared to introduce them to my Lord and my Hope.

 

Instead, you must worship Christ as Lord of your life. And if someone asks about your Christian hope, always be ready to explain it.

(1 Peter 3:15 NLT)

 

- Andy Jentes

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