Shine the Light of Jesus

“And I will rescue you from both your own people and the Gentiles. Yes, I am sending you to the Gentiles to open their eyes, so they may turn from darkness to light and from the power of Satan to God. Then they will receive forgiveness for their sins and be given a place among God’s people, who are set apart by faith in me.’” Acts 26:17-18 NLT

In a story aired yesterday by our local KY3 news station titled “Missouri Highway Patrol troopers remind drivers to be aware of runners in the dark,” Sgt. Mike McClure with the Missouri State Highway Patrol said it’s both the runner’s or pedestrian’s job to wear reflective clothing and the driver’s job to stay aware if they aren’t… “We have that opportunity to have a conflict with another traveler being a pedestrian or a runner. So don’t let anything surprise you. If your head is where it’s supposed to be and your eyes are looking where they’re supposed to be, then you’re doing exactly what you’re supposed to be doing in the skill of driving. Then hopefully, that dark-clothed runner or pedestrian that’s not reflective is not going to be a surprise to you, and you have a chance to avoid it,” Sgt. McClure said.

And you know, when it comes to being aware of people who are moving around in the darkness, every believer would do well to remember that, like Paul, we weren’t saved to live a life of ease but to go out into the world to share the Good News of the Gospel with the lost so “they may turn from darkness to light and from the power of Satan to God. Then they will receive forgiveness for their sins and be given a place among God’s people.” This is our highest calling and a mission we must take very seriously knowing their salvation depends on it. Which means we must keep our head focused on our task and our eyes looking to Jesus, the One who will guide us along the journey. 

So be found busy “doing exactly what you’re supposed to be doing” my friend. And that’s working hard to do your part to shine the light of Jesus into a dark world “to open their eyes” to the Truth so they would come to know and accept Him before it’s too late. 

Heavenly Father, thank You for those people like Paul who are willing to go wherever you send them to go to do their part in dispelling the darkness and fulfilling the Great Commission.  Lord help us to understand how important this is that we might never avoid a chance to shine Your light. It’s in your precious name we pray Jesus. Amen. 

Happy Running!