Psalm 43:3
Send your light and your truth to guide me. Let them lead me to your house on your sacred mountain.
Scripture taken from the Contemporary English Version © 1991,1992, 1995 by American Bible Society, Used by Permission.
In working with antiques and collectibles, I’ve become intrigued with light. Have too much of it when photographing a piece of crystal, and you don’t see the delicate lines of the piece. Shooting in virtually dark conditions with one or two sources of filtered bright light placed strategically often works better than photographing in total daylight! On the other hand, using lamps and small lights to highlight the treasures in my booth draws people in to see them. I’ve learned to scatter pieces of crystal in and amongst the darker items, because they reflect light and serve to illuminate everything around them.
Spiritually, we find things are much the same. Even though we may feel we are wandering in the darkness, the single light of Christ guides us… and illuminates us in our relationship with Him. As we move out into the world, we are like the crystal pieces, reflecting the light of Jesus and, hopefully, brightening the world around us. We are drawn to God’s light, just as shoppers are drawn to the lamp glow that enhances beautiful pieces of glass, pottery, and more.
I’ve spent hours tinkering with photography to improve my techniques and make better pictures to go with my online listings and fill my blogs. I’ve arranged and re-arranged items on the shelves in my booth to get just the right balance of light, reflection, sparkle and shine. Imagine if we gave as much time, care and attention to working with the light of Christ! Think about how much God could do with us if we were more willing participants. He so wants to do this… but He’s waiting on us to ask!
Do you want to be fully illuminated by the light of Christ? Do you want to reflect His light toward others and brighten the world around you in His name? Do you want to be instrumental in drawing others to Jesus and His light? Haven’t we fumbled in the dark long enough? What’s holding you back today? Isn’t it time we followed the light to God’s sacred mountain and became all He wants us to be? Are you truly ready to be a light for Christ?
©2010 Debbie Robus
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