Lite-Brite

…Let your light shine before men, that they may see your good deeds and praise your Father in heaven."
Matthew 5:16

The design of the lite-brite is really quite ingeneous. Using coloured translucent pegs to perforate a black sheet that blocks an internal light, the light pours out giving the effect of painting with light! The interesting thing is that no matter how simple or sophisticated the design, no matter how elementary or elegant the artwork, they all depend on the same light to have any effect. Without the light the designs can hardly be seen and have little to no impact.
It is much the same with the Christian life. We are called to make an impact in this dark world. We too are called to let our light shine. Our impact, however, has more to do with the light within us then what we offer. It is what Jesus, the light of the world, longs to do in us and through us that is important. Often the best thing we can do is try to get out of the way and stop hindering the light from flowing out. It is challenging, humbling and yet empowering at the same time.
So go ahead…be bold…be creative…but be intentional and
Let Your Light Shine!