Glow-in-the-Dark Christians

My girls love their bright pink glow-in-the -dark soccer ball.  They will frequently take it into our pantry, shut the door, turn out the light, and stare at its greenish glow. 

One day the soccer ball was left in the dark pantry overnight.  The next morning, my youngest daughter called me to the pantry to once again stare at the glow.  We went in, shut the door…. but there was no glow.  The ball didn’t glow because it had been left in the dark too long.

Standing in the dark pantry, God flooded my heart with this truth.  We are the same way; we stop shining when we aren't exposed to the Light.  There’s nothing about the natural me that shines.  But there’s a supernatural glow that comes from Him as I walk in Him.

In order to shine His light to my family, friends, and other people I encounter throughout my day, I must walk with Him -- in His light and His truth.  I must spend regular time talking with and listening to Him so that He is reflected in me as He purifies me.

In the same way, let your light shine before men, that they may see your good deeds and praise your Father in heaven.  Matthew 5:15-16