I vowed early in life not to be that kind of teacher. Share what you know and let the students take it in. Then give them the tools to take the truth and knowledge even farther. Okay, I will come down off the soap box of teaching before this becomes too long.

Do we do this as Christians? Hide the Truth of what we know?

Jesus brings Truth out into the open early on in His ministry to seek and to save lost people. He shares another story example to remind us that the Light that shines on us must be reflected to the world who is stumbling in the dark. Lost and needy can then use our reflection to find their way to The Light. Don’t hide it! SHINE!

Luke 8, The Message
Misers of What You Hear
16-18 “No one lights a lamp and then covers it with a washtub or shoves it under the bed. No, you set it up on a lamp stand so those who enter the room can see their way. We’re not keeping secrets; we’re telling them. We’re not hiding things; we’re bringing everything out into the open. So be careful that you don’t become misers of what you hear. Generosity begets generosity. Stinginess impoverishes.”

Today…SHINE, reflect the Light that guides you and I so others may see and stop stumbling around in the dark banging their knees and toes on situations and circumstances that badly hurt them. Reflect the Light of God’s love, mercy and grace!

This little light of mine, I’m gonna let it shine…(and I’m singing…and smiling…)

Dear Heavenly Father,
When Your Light is reflected through our lives we are at peace, knowing we are in Your Holy Presence. Your Holy Spirit urges us to show and tell Your Story. May Your Light be reflected in us today in ways that help someone else find their way from dark places to Light. Continue to be with us…
In Jesus Name, Amen