March 22, 1998

John 3: 16-21

Let My Light So Shine

When I first saw I was to write about John 3: 16, I thought, "everyone knows that verse, even small children." As I read on about light and darkness, other thoughts came to mind. Did you ever try to sort similar colors of cross-stitch thread by a small lamp? Did you ever try to pick out navy socks in the light of early morning - when they were mixed in with your black socks? Daylight allows us to see colors naturally and more clearly than artificial lights. Jesus is the light of the world. Yet many people do not automatically know about John 3:15, nor do they see Jesus' presence in the world. Many "artificial lights" lead people astray and away from the truth. Other people live in complete darkness because they have never learned about Jesus. Only Christians see the Light and become "little lights" in the world.

John 3:16 is a wonderful Bible verse - probably my favorite. It certainly makes us feel wonderful to know that God loved us so much that he gave his Son to die for us. We can't imagine such love. Today, let's think about all the people who don't know Jesus. Let's offer ourselves to help spread the Gospel so they will know the joy and happiness we have because of our salvation.

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Prayer: Heavenly Father, thank you for your son Jesus. We know we can never thank you enough for him and all our blessings, but please accept our attempts. Help us each to be a light in the world. Each of us is small, but together we can make a difference - with your help. In Jesus name we pray, Amen. [Yesterday |Lenten Index | Tomorrow]