Light of Love

God is light…if we walk in the light as He is in the light, we have fellowship with one another. – 1 John 1:5-7

God is purely light.  There is no darkness in Him.  He created light and dark, both night and day.  He calls us to be children of the light (1 Thessalonians 5:5).

Jesus is the “light of the world.”  He promised that whoever follows Him will never walk in darkness, but will have the light of life. (John 8:12)

From the beginning of time, God gave His children the choice to love and follow Him or walk away and live apart from Him.  God sets before all of us life and death, blessings and curses.  He asks us to choose life, so we and our children may live. (Deuteronomy 30:19)

It wouldn’t be genuine love if we didn’t have a choice.  If God made us love Him, then faith would not be a part of our relationship.  God doesn’t arrange our union with Him, he asks us, sometimes hundreds of times, to draw close and experience His love.  We always have the final say.

If we say, “Yes, God I accept your love and light in my life,” then God enters in and starts rearranging our hearts, minds, and souls to be more in alignment with Jesus’.  Many Christian women have shared with me sentiments like “Life actually go harder once God started working in my heart, but with God, I experienced a deeper sense of peace than I have ever before.”

Yes, storms will hit our lives over and over again.  But with God’s light and power within us, we can lean in to Him as we ride the waves of disappointment, despair, and destruction.  Hurricane season is year round in the life of faith.

Trusting in God, truly relying on His help and stability, will fill our hearts with joy, peace, and renewed hope. (Romans 15:13)  Hope from the Lord is our only steadfast anchor, our bright light through the darkness.  

As others observe you living through life’s ups and downs, do they see your light shining?  Like a city on a hill, you are the light of the world. (Matthew 5:14)  God is calling you to live, love, and light up the world around you.  Your words of encouragement can bring life.  Your acts of kindness can give love.  Your positive and grateful attitude can light up an entire room, family, workplace, small group, or neighborhood.

You are called to shine Jesus’ light wherever you go, to whomever you see. When you do, you will be living WIDE AWAKE to God’s presence around you, His power within you, and the loving plans He has for you.

Engage With God - Read and Reflect

DAY 23 – Light of Love

God is light…if we walk in the light as He is in the light, we have fellowship with one another. 

– 1 John 1:5-7

Daily Reminder:  

Jesus is the light of the world.  With His Holy Spirit awake and alive in you, you are called to shine brightly His light and love to all you meet.  

Real Life Reflection Questions

1. When do you feel “Wide Awake” to God’s love flowing through you?  Who is touched by your beaming light?

2. In what ways could your faith light shine brighter on a daily basis?

3. (Challenge) Who do you know whose light is shining bright?  Can you encourage them by thanking them?  Can you ask them to share with you how they shine God’s love and light so bright?  Record your findings.

QUICK PRAYER – 

Lord God,

Let your light shine brightly through me.  I want to be like a city on the hill for all to see my faith in You beaming out, positively affecting others.  Thank you for loving me just the way I am today.  Thank you that you continue to work in my heart and make me more and more like Your son, Jesus.  I’ll keep shining in my small corner of the world.     

In Jesus’ Precious Name I Pray, Amen

TODAY’S THOUGHTS – Shine Bright So….

Personal Bible Study- Read, record, and reflect on these scriptures. Let them seep into your soul.

Ephesians 5:8-14 – (Read and Record Highlights)

Isaiah 60:1 –

Matthew 5:16 -