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“Again Jesus spoke to them, saying, “I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will not walk in darkness, but will have the light of life.” John 8:12 (ESV)

 Last night, I was driving home just at the time of night when darkness had settled in. I drive a 2006 Camry, she has about 240,000 miles on her, and she is my car. I know the little knocking sound she makes means it is time for just a little bit more oil, and Cammie knows me too. She obnoxiously signals me with the incessant seatbelt ding telling me my purse is the same weight as a small child, and I need to clean it out now!

The only thing about Cammie, her headlights are dim.  I typically drive around with my high beams on and not one single person has ever flashed their lights at me to let me know – ever.  I was headed home one evening on a road that was dark, and a car steadily came up behind me. Now, this car had some headlights.  Suddenly I found myself driving in the light of their headlights.  They were like beacons illuminating everything in front of me. It was wonderful! I could sense my body relax against Cammie’s cloth interior as I drove in that light! I mean, I was just talking car headlights here but imagine how vast and wide God’s light shines! There was something about the brightness of those lights behind me too; it was as if it was clearing the path for me to continue my journey.

Darkness keeps us moving slowly, it keeps our hands white-knuckled on the steering wheel afraid we are going to miss that deer just off to our side, the one we can’t see yet.  But light compels us to move forward. It provides ease and the freedom to push just a little bit outside our normal sight. Here’s the thing, God wants that for you today! He wants you to live in His freedom of His light so you can tell others about Him.

When I was being illuminated by the lights from the car behind me, I was doing nothing but being part of it! What is God calling you to be a part of today while you are in the blessing of His Light? Is God challenging you to show Him to a co-worker? To enter a new vocational field? To start a conversation with that family member who has wounded you deeply? Whatever that nudge may be today, find freedom in His Light and share it with those around you.

“Lord, may we have the boldness to shine your light today! May your Light illuminate around us and may we tell others about You today!”

For His Glory

Rebecca Mahle
TRBC Women’s Life