Be the Light of the World

1 John 6-8

But if we walk in the light as He is in the light.
we have fellowship with one another that is pleasing to the Lord
~~~Reflections~~~
God desires the light of Christ to shine through us.
To be an example of Christ. To be the reflection of  His light.
We have to learn how to be the reflecion of His Light.
This means putting off ones own selfish worldly ideals.
Leaving all things aside, that cause us or others to loose sight of the Lord. All distractions.
If Christ light shines through his people, we being His people. Should we not shine be shining brightly?  Being pleasing in the sight of the Lord.



Phillipians 2:13
for it is God who works in you both to will and to do for His good pleasure.

Ephesians 5:8
For you were once darkness, but now you are light in the Lord. Walk as children of light.

Distractions come in many forms. Arguing, Complaining, Conciet,
Disputing, Dominating, Selfishness.
These are forms of darkness.
How can the light shine through us
hen we are blocking the light?
Instead keep focused on the things of the Lord.
By follwing the Lords example, we shall shine as lights in the world.
This is the only true purpose we are were created, to bring Glory to the Lord.
To allow God to work through us.
Strongly hold on to the word of life, so you may share the light with others.
John 8:12
Then Jesus spoke to them again, saying, “I am the light of the world.
He who follows Me shall not walk in darkness, but have the light of life.”
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Paul pretty much sums it up very well In this verse.

Phillipians 2:1-4
Therefore if there is any consolation in Christ, if any comfort of love,
if any fellowship of the Spirit, if any affection and mercy,
fulfill my joy by being like-minded, having the same love, being of one accord, of one mind.
Let nothing be done through selfish ambition or conceit,
but in lowliness of mind let each esteem others better than himself.
Let each of you look out not only for his own interests, but also for the interests of others.

Prayer
May God illuminate and apply His word, the truth
in our hearts. May we receive the understanding we need in these days.
In Jesus Christ Name. Amen.
give light, shine, to enlighten, light up, illumine, bring to light, render evident, exist, light, clear, enlighten, spiritually, knowledge, instruct, to inform, teach, understanding, illuminated kindle, lighten

AWAKEN WITH EXPECTATION OF THE GOOD THINGS THE LORD HAS INSTORE

Psalms 100

Make a joyful shout to the Lord, all you lands!
Serve the Lord with gladness;
Come before His presence with singing.
Know that the Lord, He is God.
It is He who has made us, and not we ourselves.
We are His people and the sheep of His pasture.
Enter into His gates with thanksgiving,
And into His courts with praise.
Be thankful to Him, and bless His name.
For the Lord is good;
His mercy is everlasting,
And His truth endures to all generations

 ~~~Reflections~~~

Total attitude adjustments can make a big difference in the outcome of your day.  Waking up with expectations of Good things to happen because the Lord is in charge of  all things, including the storms, circumstances and
our future destiny.

By starting your day with Thanking the Lord for His goodness, this can change your whole atitude for the day. Giving the Lord Praise when we enter into a new day, can make a world of difference.

Upon awakening, if we look out the window, and let that be our deciding factor of our day. we are allowing our circustances or sorroundings to dictate our destiny for the day.

We should be awaken with Joy in the Lord. With expectation of what God has instore for us.
If we look outside and see the foggy, cold rainy day. Are we going to allow that to determeine our day, How is that pleasing to the Lord?
He wants us to put off complaining, grumbling and Snippiness, ( Philippians 2:12-18 ) If we want the Holy Spirit to lead us in pure Joy, it can come from our gratitude to the Lord.  Having an irritable attitude, could withhold the Lords presence for day. It is important for us to put away the grumbling and complaining, Start the day with Thanks, gratitude, Praise and Rejoicing before the Lord is In this way we please the Lord. 

Psalms 118:24
This is the day the Lord has made
We will rejoice and be glad in it!

( Philippians 2:12-18 )
Therefore, my beloved, as you have always obeyed, not as in my presence only, but now much more in my absence, work out your own salvation with fear and trembling, for it is God who works in you both to will and to do for His good pleasure.
Do all things without complaining and disputing, that you may become blameless and harmless, children of God without fault in the midst of a crooked and perverse generation, among whom you shine as lights in the world,  holding fast the word of life, so that I may rejoice in the day of Christ that I have not run in vain or labored in vain.
Yes, and if I am being poured out as a drink offering on the sacrifice and service of your faith, I am glad and rejoice with you all. For the same reason you also be glad and rejoice with me.