The Fire Within

Have you ever been invited to a bonfire party? If you have then

you know how big the fire can get. Whoever oversaw the party

perhaps was also in charge of collecting all the wood for it.

Getting enough wood probably took days and perhaps the invited guests

were asked to also bring some wood also because every bit helps.

Every piece of wood keeps that fire hot and able to burn longer.

The bigger it is the more light it provides to that area and people are

drawn to be around that light.

“You are the light of the world, A town built on a hill cannot

be hidden. Neither do people light a lamp and put it under a bowel.

Instead, they put it on its stand, and it gives light to everyone in

the house. In the same way, let your light shine before others,

that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in

heaven” (Matthew 5:14-16).

“For God who said, “Let light shine out of darkness, made

his light shine in our hearts to give us the light of the

knowledge of God’s glory displayed in the face of Christ” (2

Corinthians 4:6).

Since the Lord says we are the light of the world, it makes you

think, “How big is my fire?” “Is my light shining before men and can

others see it or do I need some more “wood” to really set that fire ablaze?”

What About You?

1. How can you keep your fire from burning out?

2. What will you do to shine God’s love to others?