I stood in the grocery aisle, staring up at the box of Dairy Whip perched just out of reach. A tall man walked by, and I called out, “Could you help me with that?” He tried \u2013 but NOT! Then, with a grin, he lifted his daughter onto his shoulders. She stretched out her little arms and snagged the box with ease.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
It got me thinking \u2013 why do stores put things so high up? Most of the time, retailers know exactly what they’re doing. The eye-level goodies? Those are meant to draw us in. And the low-hanging snacks? A siren call for the kids \u2013 cue the begging for candy or cartoon-laden cereal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
I\u2019m no stranger to their tactics. I head in for two things, skip the cart, and before I know it, I\u2019m juggling armfuls of stuff I never planned to buy. And those impulse items by the checkout? They leap into my hands like they have a life of their own!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
But what if we flipped the strategy and made it about faith? I want to be just like those eye-catching items \u2013 strategically placed by God, irresistible in the best way.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
As believers, we\u2019re called to be living, breathing “promotional displays” of Jesus \u2013 a light that others can\u2019t help but notice. Matthew 5:14 doesn\u2019t mince words: “YOU are the light of the world.” That\u2019s not just a suggestion. It\u2019s our assignment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Think about it \u2013 how do we show that light? We wait patiently when the line crawls at a snail\u2019s pace. We smile at the tired cashier. We offer the mom with the screaming toddler a nod of solidarity, or we let the person behind us with just a carton of eggs go ahead.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
These small acts? They shine. They say, “There\u2019s something different about this one.” And before you know it, someone\u2019s thinking, I want what they have.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
With the new year on the horizon, let’s make a resolution that matters \u2013 to be light-bearers in a world desperate for hope. May our lives be displays of God\u2019s love, peace, and joy, causing others to reach out and say, “I need that light in my life.”<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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