Streams of Comfort

It’s almost cliche at this point, the metaphor of leaving a light on in the darkness. We see it in romance, coming-of-age, and more. Yet, we do need to ask ourselves why the concept is so popular. Yes, the image of light shining through the darkness inspires hope. The world usually leaves it at that. The “light” is sometimes a metaphor for love, another person waiting for you at home, or even simply rescue from ones own darkness. But the one thing that I consistently find is that people leave out God. Jesus is the light. Salvation comes only through Him. In our lives, rescue and hope may look different. God can send friends, family, and even strangers to aid us. To help coax us out of the dark. Still we often forget the source. We worship the light itself instead of the source.

Loneliness comes with its own form of darkness. Hiding and lurking. Waiting until we are most vulnerable to strike. God, however, is the light. He is what ultimately brings us out of our loneliness. He may do so through others, but the goal is to redeem us from sin. To save us.

“You are the light of the world. A city set on a hill cannot be hidden.” -Matthew 5:14.

Jesus said that to His followers. Let us pray and remember that.

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Who’s going to leave the light on for me? 
The light bearers are few in the lonely winter. 
Perhaps I could be my own light,
But I might forget how to shine.
So please remind me. 
You, my love. 
You, my neighbor. 
You, my God. 
Then I can remind you.
My love.
My neighbor. 
And God will shine His light on us all.

Alice R.