So I took this picture during the winter sometime. It really depicts how we, as Christians, should be.One, this candle has been turned on. We are supposed to be in this world, but not of it. If you look around the picture, how many candles do you see? Just one. We are to stand out, to be different. To let Christ's light radiate through us.
Two, we are to be "turned on" all the time...not just for a few seconds here and there...when we are at church or around our parents, etc. This candle, as you can see, has been on for a long time, because of the clear ring right around the heart of the candle. The fog has been "melted" and is turning to water. Just like when we are really following Christ and living our lives for him, he gives us opportunity to "melt" the hearts of those we come in contact with. This will dissipate the foginess that has come between their vision of the Lord. Our Christ-like attitudes and hearts will lead them to Jesus, clearing the path that had been in the way because of their hard hearts and stereotypical thinking.
"Let your light shine before men, that they may see your good deeds and praise your father in heaven." Matt. 5:16
"Shine your light and let the whole world see, we're singin, for the glory of the risen King." -"Mighty to Save" lyrics
"Who's dancing? Who's singing? Who's livin a life worth living? We are, we are, we're shining the light of salvation. Who's running? Who's loving? Who's breaking the doors wide open? We are, we are, we're shining the light of salvation." -"Light of Salvation" lyrics
1 comment:
i love this picture and what you wrote about it! so true!
one of the things i love most about the picture is the ring around the "flame" on the window - it's the impact (the good consequence) from keeping the light on all the time. i love it.
you're awesome, allie. :)
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