Mar. 30, 2006 - City on a Hill
So carry your candle, run to the darkness
Seek out the helpless, confused and torn
Hold out your candle for all to see it
Take your candle, and go light your world
Take your candle, and go light your world
The song quoted above is a classic by Chris Rice. It's a nice song; rather inspirational. It's what we like to hear at youth retreats and during slideshows on Sunday mornings. I always liked the idea of taking my light to the "dark side" and somehow giving them a little bit of whatever I thought I had. After all, there are people lost and confused. I have to go find them and save them.
But the more I try to be a light the more I find myself failing. There was even a time in my life when I had to step away from some relationships and people accused me of not spreading my light because I wasn't staying in the bad situations. It got me wondering why in the world is it so hard?!
What does the scripture say about light?
Light is often used in contrast to darkness, as in the contrast of good and evil. We see Christ being the Light of the World. Light is also used to illuminate what is in the darkness, to show evil for what it is and to reveal the secrets of the darkness.
In the gospels, Jesus also told His disciples that they are the light of the world (Matt. 5:14). So, what are we supposed to do with this light? Are we supposed to run to the dark?
Matthew 5:14-16 says "You are the light of the world. A city set on a hill cannot be hidden; nor does anyone light a lamp and put it under a basket, but on the lampstand, and it gives light to all who are in the house. Let your light shine before men in such a way that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father who is in heaven." We're a city on a hill. Our light should be unavoidable, whether we run to the darkness or not. We also see in 2 Corinthians 6 that light can have no fellowship with darkness.
So what do we do about those people who are clearly walking in darkness? Be a light, but not just a candle. Be a city, be obvious. Glorify God with your actions by loving them and let Him deal with the darkness.
L'Chaim
~*Hannah*~
Comments
May. 6, 2006 - Hey there!
Posted by dogalways524
I sang that song once...and performed it in signlanguage. I love that song, It reminds me of just how much the rest of the world needs people who will go to them and comfort them...And share with them the truth of Jesus Christ.
It reminds me also of just how much we need to let our light sine instead of keeping it hidden form everybody but ourselves.
Thanks for the reminder!
Prisca TigerLilly Brockhouse
Jun. 20, 2006 - hey
Posted by missAnonymous
just want to say that the song that you wrote reflects me really well. it was a very pretty song ur poem...anyway, i added you to my friend's list so add me if you like...laters...
Sep. 21, 2006 - Untitled Comment
Posted by xoxo
I love that song! our church just started a series on being the salt and light of the world. We've just been focusing on the salt part... that song is a great reminder for what we christians need to be doing. its hard sometimes, but being a light is SO rewarding.
have a great day!
Clancy*
Sep. 21, 2006 - Untitled Comment
Posted by xoxo
I know I already commented, but I was reading further down your blog and I love your 'this is the good life' post. That is really inspiring to me. I've been struggling with my relationship with God lately. but after reading that and seeing the peace you have I'ts so clear to me now, that I just need to let go and hand my WHOLE life over to (like you said) the on who loves me MOST. thanks :)
C*
Jul. 6, 2008 - Untitled Comment
Posted by musiclover
i really like your blog and i think its really awesome that you are memorizing the sermon on the mount. just wanted to tell you i have a link on my blog that will give you a free download of "alive" by superchick. good luck with your memorizing!
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