LOVE LIGHT!

 "No one, when he has lit a lamp, puts it in a secret place or under a basket, but on a lampstand, that those who come in may see the light." Luke 11:33. (NKJV)

Timmy hustled into the kitchen, shadows slinking across the walls after him. “The storm knocked out the electricity, Grandfather. Where're the candles?” 

“The drawer next to the sink. I’ll get them.” A flash of lightning illuminated the room.

 A scratch of the match and a candle flamed. “Put this candle in the candlestick for me.”

Timmy grabbed the candle. It sputtered, darkness engulfing him. 

“Don't fret.” Grandfather lit another, handed it to him. “Not so fast this time.

“Tell you what, Timmy. Let’s put these candles under a flower pot.” 

“Under a flower pot? If we hide them, we’ll be in the dark.” He shivered. “I’d rather have light.”

“Bright fellow.” He chuckled. "Light gives us life, Timmy. It also gives us hope. 

In the early days of Israel, the lamp burned during the night. The clay lamp, filled with olive oil gave light, chased away the darkness. The light also let folks know the family was home.”

“Like the night light in my room?” Grandfather nodded. “I feel safe with it on.”

“The most important light in the world is the Lord Jesus. When you asked Him into your life, He brought light because He is Light. His light shines through you.”

“Even when I do bad things?” Timmy tilted his head. 

Grandfather smiled. “Sometimes, you close your spiritual blinds and don’t let the light shine through you but He’ll never leave you."

 

"Why?"

 

"He’s a Gentleman and will never force you to do something against your will.” 

 

"Why?"

 

"Because of His great Love for you. He wants you to act out of love.”

 

“He’ll be with me?”

 

“You can count on it.” Timmy grinned.

 

“That’s what I want.” Grandfather hugged his grandson.

Kingdom Thinking. The Lord Jesus, the Light of the world, offers me His love. Sometimes, I shutter His Light in my life but He promises never to leave nor forsake me. His Love Light is there forever. He offers it to you, too. Won't you choose Him?