"Know that darkness is merely the absence of light. You can be the small candle that defeats the vast darkness." ~ Jonathan Lockwood Huie ❄ I'm not sure if good King Wenceslas let it snow, but baby, it's cold outside. It was 10 degrees here a couple days ago. So after watching it snow all day, this picture of the city lights shining through the Arctic chill kind of made me think of Christ's words when He said we were the light of the world that can't be hidden ( Matthew 5:14-16 ). Jesus taught with such incredibly powerful word pictures - there's something so inviting about a light amidst darkness. It emits warmth and coziness, promising a welcome as we get closer. It's a sign of life among a lifeless darkness; beckoning people to draw near. ❄ I wonder if that is what Jesus meant by telling us to 'shine like bright lights'. (Phil 2:15) How can we shine this week? Can we bring a bit of joy to someone who needs cheer...
encouraging small acts of love to make a difference in this world