We are Light

For you were once darkness, but now you are light.

The world of self-help tells us to envision what we want to be.
Paul tells us that we are light. Do we envision this truth, or do we live by worm theology?

Light is positive, not negative, so we should be known for what we do not what we don't do.

Light also lights up dark corners and reveals what is hidden - and it is usually trash. Because we live in a dark world that wants to stay hidden, it is difficult to remain shining brightly. There are many temptations and reasons for covering our light, so how do we shine?

Paul gives three very good suggestions for victory.
be filled with the Holy Spirit
set a context for good speech and encouragement
submit to one another so they can help us separate righteousness from self-righteousness.

Do we focus our vision on what we are -- light?

May the Holy Spirit help us keep our light shining.

Pastor Wayne