Let your little light shine
Last week, I attended a ‘Candle Tea’ inside the single brother’s house at historic Old Salem. After a short introduction, our homeschool group was ushered into a room that hinted of ‘honey’. One of the ‘instructors’ explained about making those famous bee’s wax candles that are used by Moravian churches during seasonal Love Feasts. . From stringing the cotton wick to plugging the end of the metal candle mold, each and every step had a proper order. Once the hot wax was poured into the mold, it had to ‘set up’ or harden…but not too much. If left too long, it would be very difficult or even impossible to work the newly formed bee’s wax candles from their temporary home.
So it is with followers of Christ. At the point of conversion, we tend to be ‘on fire’ for Christ. Willing and able…even ‘pliable’ toward the Master candle maker. Yet, over time, Christians can become ineffective, even stuck in their candle mold. Unable to shine. Unable to be used for His Glory.
As we approach the celebration of Christmas, let us not become too busy and stressed that we snuff out our eternal light. May we rejoice at the real reason for the season…the birth of our Savior, Jesus Christ.
In the same way, let your light shine before men, that they may see your good deeds and praise your Father in heaven.
Useful Trivia: The world's richest 360 people have the same amount of money as the poorest 2.4 billion people. (Dr Hunter ‘Patch’ Adams)
