Message from the Pastor's wife

Light over darkness

That’s how the story began. The story of the world ...and your story. With the very first breath of life you are immediately out in the light!!!

Light is not just necessary. It is essential for our survival!

Jesus himself stated, ‘I am the light of the world!...(John 8:12 and John 9:5 ). He also advised us to keep our light shining on high places so it can be seen and not to hide it under our bed.

Jesus says in his Sermon on the Mount (Matthew 5:16), "Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven". The "light" a symbol of truth and righteousness of God reflected in our life; His presence, truth, knowledge, and order, while darkness represents chaos and evil.

Light drives away the darkness. No-one can hide their dark, evil deeds from God. The blanket of the night cannot cover us. Psalm 139:7-12 describes it perfectly:

Where can I go from your Spirit?
Where can I flee from your presence?
If I go up to the heavens, you are there;
if I make my bed in the depths, you are there.
If I rise on the wings of the dawn,
if I settle on the far side of the sea, even there your hand will guide me, your right hand will hold me fast.
If I say, “Surely the darkness will hide me and the light become night around me,” even the darkness will not be dark to you;
the night will shine like the day,
for darkness is as light to you.’

God can see us...He can look inside the depths of our hearts and see what nobody else can…

You might ask, How do we keep our light shining bright as the old song goes,

‘This little light of mine,

I’m gonna let it shine…’

Reading the word of God, praying, staying close to Jesus and following his will. Making sure our hearts, words and deeds are in line with what God tells us to do.

We must examine ourselves daily.

We must ensure there is enough oil in our lamps until the bridegroom comes.  (Matthew 25:1–13)

We must be wise…

James 1:5 says that if you lack wisdom, you should ask God, who gives generously and without finding fault, and it will be given to you.

                                                               

       Maya