What is Light?

God has given us much, we just need to look for it.

The sun, moon, and stars each radiate natural light. Light lets us see, gives us warmth, helps create food, and much more. Light is the main way for us to see and interact with our world. After a long night, sunlight gives us a sense of well-being and hope for the new day. Anything is possible.

There is a wider range of visible and invisible light than just what we see from the sun. How much more is there? I am not talking about looking for signs or seeing dead people. I am talking about one afternoon not long ago. After spending time pondering what God had given us, my heart was full of gratitude. I felt a need to sit outside.

As I sat on the front patio looking up at the blue sky, I could hear the birds chirping and see leaves swaying softly in the wind. I reflected on Christ's mission with even more gratitude in my heart. I noticed the sky looked a deeper blue, the leaves looked vibrant green, and the birds sounded much closer. My heart felt light and full of joy. That feeling made me get up and jump walk down the sidewalk smiling while looking up the entire time. It felt like tapping into God's light radiating from His creations and sky. Pure love that filled my soul completely. It was what I was made for. I wanted more.

After several minutes of prancing down the sidewalk, I thought how strange I must look to the neighbors. The instant it mattered what people thought, the full feeling of God's love and richer color were gone. Embarrassed, I quickly returned to my patio chair. I understood if I stayed in that blissful state, I would be too disconnected to learn and grow as needed in our short time here on earth. This taste of Heaven helped put trivial things in perspective and renewed hope for what is to come.

I now see light as anything or anyone that fills one's soul with joy and hope for good. As you pray to your Father in Heaven, spend time in gratitude for all the good you have been given. Then be still and look for His loving hand in your life.

Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven.

There is always light. If only we’re brave enough to see it. If only we’re brave enough to be it.