Light of the World

I am reading an old book by Billie Graham called “World Aflame” - in the book he was talking about Christians being the light of the world, and, perhaps since I just finised reading Exodus and Leviticus, I saw this picture in my head of the light that was kept continually burning in the Tabernacle of Israel.  It was to burn with the purest of olive oil and was to never go out.  How true is that of us?  Jesus is the True Light of the World but He, Himself referred to all who believe in Him as being the light of the world.  The Holy Spirit in us, often represented in scripture by oil, is the pure oil which is our fuel to keep us burning brightly and consistently for the Lord - to light the way into relationship with Him for those who do not know Him and to those who follow after us as we pursue a deeper relationship with Him.  So often, I know that I waver, that my light does not always shine brightly and that I do not always draw on the Holy Spirit when I should but this really made me think more about who we are all supposed to be in this life.  Regardless of our job, regardless of our station in life, regardless of whether we are in full time ministry or are working a secular job or are staying home and taking care of children - we are children of God and the light of the world - His light to the world - and it is our responsibility and honor to draw on His indwelling presence so that our light shines the same where ever we go, whatever we are doing, in whatever circumstance.  The world deserves to see the light that comes from the pure oil of the Holy Spirit in us,  they deserve the opportunity that we have already had, to find our way into the open arms of the Savior and into the Holy of Holies where they will find freedom and peace and joy.

 I was challenged to make sure there is plenty of oil in my lamp so that I can burn for the Lord with pure and holy love and passion for Him so that others will long to know Him as I do.