Being Light as He is Light
I saw this vehicle in Hobby Lobby’s parking lot. I’m sorry I saw it then and I apologize for showing it to you now. But this scene propelled me into my annual rant.
Ghosts, goblins, zombies, witches, and Halloween paraphernalia that “haunt” us are everywhere – in stores and yards this time of the year. Wait! Before Halloween enthusiasts stop reading this blog, please know I’m not judging anyone who celebrates Halloween! I know what Jesus said: “Do not judge, or you too will be judged!” (Matthew 7:1)
My awareness of seeking THE LIGHT and being a light has come from years of growth in my walk with Jesus. I was a trick or treater. I took my young children trick or treating. I celebrated Halloween along with everyone else. And I know there are hundreds of things worse than cute kids dressed like Dora the Explorer or Buzz Lightyear.
Most people think of Halloween as they do fairy tales: “It’s not real. It’s just innocent fun and we can stock up on treats and candy!” Satan IS real and we tend to laugh and talk about his ploys lightly when we cave to watching scary movies, reading about witchcraft, and sorcery. We “sugarcoat” the devil when in fact the Bible says in 1 Thessalonians 5:22, “Avoid every kind of evil.”
Heaven forbid that I sound like a killjoy! It’s a heart matter for me. I don’t want to rain on anyone’s Halloween Parade, but this chick prefers the “light” side. I have long removed myself from horror flicks and books about darkness that I entertained as a kid. I wondered why I couldn’t sleep at night. Well, duh?
If I find myself getting close to dark places, I look for the closest “escape hatch” that I can find. My motto scripture is “Whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is gracious, if there is any excellence and if there is anything worthy of praise, THINK ABOUT THESE THINGS.” Philippians 4:8.
This Bible thumper loves sharing the good news of the One who was raised from the dead. I find people to encourage and give them hope. I use social media to communicate life, joy and peace. I want to see evil become good: “Do not be overcome by evil but overcome evil with good. (Romans 12:21)
I live in the light — on purpose. I lean toward the LIGHT – God and His Word. That’s why the scriptures are so vital to me – they’re my absolute statements of faith, peace, comfort and joy. ”You will keep him (her) in perfect peace, whose mind is stayed on You, because he (she) trusts in You.” (Isaiah 26:3)
If you find yourself depressed, sad, afraid, doubting — living in those places of darkness — I lovingly encourage you to move toward THE LIGHT. Put light in your heart and home. I promise you…..you’ll find the SWEET SPOT. There’s nothing like it!