Reflecting the Light of God

   I enjoy going out at night to appreciate the beauty of the moon and stars and marvel at this universe God has created.  While the moon may shine brilliantly at times it generates no light of its’ own.  What we call moonlight is actually just the moon reflecting the light of the sun.  The same is true of the planets we see in the night sky.  They produce no light but only reflect the light of the sun.

   Jesus said, “I am the light of the world; he who follows me will not walk in darkness but will have the light of life.” (John 8: 12).  He gives His light to those who believe and follow Him in this world.  Yet how are those who have never heard of Him or those who have heard but don’t believe to receive His light?  Unless someone shares that light with them they may remain in darkness never knowing the love God has to offer.

   In the same way that the moon and planets reflect the light of the sun Christians are to reflect the light of Christ.  We are to let His light that is within us shine for those who are in darkness.  We cannot generate this light on our own just as the moon doesn’t produce light of its’ own.  The light we share is a reflection of the light given us by Jesus.

We can share the light of God by the way we live our life and the example we give to others.  When we reach out to those in need, whether physical or spiritual need, we are reflecting His light.  If we make it a part of our daily life to share God’s love we can help others come to know Him.  Our example may be what encourages them to reach out to God in their own life.

   The next time you see the beauty of a bright full moon remember that it is only a reflection of the light of the sun.  In the same way the light we share does not come from us but is the reflection of the Son in us.

“While you have the light, believe in the light, that you may become sons of light,” (John 12:36)