No man, when he hath lighted a candle, putteth it in a secret place, neither under a bushel, but on a candlestick, that they which come in may see the light.
The light of the body is the eye: therefore when thine eye is single, thy whole body also is full of light; but when thine eye is evil, thy body also is full of darkness.
Take heed therefore that the light which is in thee be not darkness.
If thy whole body therefore be full of light, having no part dark, the whole shall be full of light, as when the bright shining of a candle doth give thee light.
(Luke 11:33-36 KJV)
The light of Christ shines forever. However, there are times when man-made lights must be dimmed or even turned of.
When I was a teenager, I loved to read. But, my parents were just a little strict or maybe it was that they liked their evenings to themselves. Whatever the reason, I was to be in bed with lights out by 8 p.m.. My remedy was to move the lamp to the closet and sit on a box and read 'till sometimes past 10 o'clock!
During World War II, England had "blackouts." Lights were turned out or at least dimmed in order to make it more difficult for the enemy to navigate to targets by air or sea.
Man-made lights may be dimmed and even turned off. They eventually burn out. But, the light of Christ that abides within us will never be extinguished.
Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven.Father in heaven." (Matt 5:16)
God's Peace - Pr. J
