The Christian life is a life of darkness and light. At one time, our hearts were darkened, but through the grace of God, they were enlightened. In essence, we move from being people of darkness to people of the Light. This is not because we are special, but because God so loved us that He made a way for us to be transformed through the work of Jesus Christ on the cross.

Sometimes, as lights, we forget that we were once in darkness and mock those still blind. Too many Christians are just cursing the darkness and standing around talking about what is wrong with the world, with the lost, with believers, and with the church. They are unwilling to help change things. Jesus tells us in Matthew 5:14 that we are "The light of the world." That's us, the church. We are the "city on a hill," shining out into the darkness. The world is messed up because of sin. We are not called to curse the sinners, but we are called to light a candle. Today is the day. Light a candle of God's love. Show kindness, love, and grace to someone today. With one candle at a time, we will change the world.

Life Lesson: Better to light a candle than to curse the darkness.

Dear God,
I am sorry if I have spent more time cursing the darkness and less time lighting candles. I believe You are the Light and have called me to shine. Give me the power to serve, give, and love as You do. Help me so that I may be filled with more of Your light and less of the darkness.
In Jesus' name. Amen.

Living to tell what He died to say,
Pastor David McGee

Senior Pastor
The Bridge
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