In the book
of Hebrews we hear how we’re supposed to worship and live as faithful
Christians today: “We
must consider how to rouse one another to love and good works.”
(Hebrews 10:19-25)
In the psalms
we read, “A lamp to my feet is your word, a light to my path.”
(Psalm 119:105)
And in the
Gospel from Mark, we’re encouraged to let our light shine, taking care not to
keep it hidden under a bushel basket. We’re
reminded that there is nothing hidden and to make all things visible; that
nothing is secret except to come to light.
Furthermore, we’re called to listen carefully and to act accordingly. (Mark 4:21-25)
This past
week has been filled with much excitement as we said goodbye to past leadership
and welcomed new leadership for our country. For a lot of us, it’s a time of hope and
promise as well as anxiety and concern for the problems and issues that
surround us. Our scriptures seem to dwell
on the importance of ‘light’. In her
presentation at Joe Biden’s inauguration, the young poet laureate, Amanda
Gorman, gave us this image of ‘light’ in her stirring poem, The Hill We
Climb.
‘When day
comes, we step out of the shade aflame and unafraid. The new dawn blooms as we free it. For there is always light. If only we’re brave enough to see it. If only we’re brave enough to be it.’
The light of
Christ shines brightly within each one of us.
We’re called to share this light with those around us, whether it be
those we agree or disagree with. Sharing
the light of Christ with others takes courage, determination, faith and
love. For so many months and years it
seems we have been surrounded by the darkness of despair and negativity. The gospel message, the message of our new
leadership, and the hope of the coronavirus vaccine (that my wife and I were blessed
to get today), are just a few of the ways I feel bathed in the Light of Christ.
Let’s rouse
one another to love and good works. Let’s
keep our lamps lit and shining. Let us
always be brave to not only see the light but also to BE IT!
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