Lamps

Mark 4:21 [Jesus]also said to them, “A lamp24 isn’t brought to be put under a basket25 or under a bed, is it? Isn’t it to be placed on a lampstand?" (NET Bible)

Don't you think that this passage speaks to all of us as Christians? I mean, if Christ is our Light, then that makes us the Lamps that He is speaking about. We are not to hide our Light but we are to let it shine where ever we go. Infact, Jesus is telling us not just to let our Light shine, but to display it. Isn't that what He means by puting it on a lampsatand?

How do we do this, though? I think we need to go into the world with integrity. That is, we must be honest. We must always speak the truth no matter the consequences. We must always be seen doing our best whether we are at work or at play. The Bible is full of directions for our daily lives and we all know passages that give lists of acceptable and/or unacceptable activities. If we spend time everyday in prayer and in the Word, then we are able to discern whether what we are doing is right or wrong. The Holy Spirit gives us gentle (and sometimes not so gentle) nudges.

Also, I think that it is good to discern our spiritual giftings. these are special gifts or abilities that ?God has given to each of us in order to serve Him and His Kingdom. Some of us are wrtiers and teachers. Others are preachers, pastors, and exhorters. Some are evangelists or artists. What is your gift? Not that the Holy spirit won't help you in any situationthat arises, but your special gifting is a sign to you from God about what He has in mind for your life. Go with it! You won't be sorry. Nor will those around you.

Lord speak to us today. Lead us as we walk through the world. Be our Light so that wea may be lights to the world that will lead others to you. And help us as we stretch ourselves to become the people of God that you created us to be. All for Your honor and Your glory in Jesus' name. AMEN

I encourage you to seek the guidence of the Holy Spirit in all you do and say today and if you don't know what your spiritual gift is, then I also encourage you seek after that. You will be glad you did.

May you be Blessed and a blessing,

Christopher

(THE VOICE: a devotional, Day 1)