Philippians 2:15 ....Live clean, innocent lives as children of God, shining like bright lights in a world full of crooked and perverse people. (Nlt)
I was sitting looking at my Christmas tree just enjoying how lovely it looks with its twinkly lights when the Lord gave me this analogy.
The tree itself represents the world we live in both locally and globally. Scattered all over the tree are many shining, sparkling lights which represent His children, you and me, lighting up our small worlds wherever we go.
The baubles which are on my tree just happen to be red, silver and mother of pearl. My daughter calls baubles 'Blessing Baubles'. The red ones speak of the great Love of Jesus when He shed His blood for us, The Mother of Pearl ones scattered throughout are for the Peace of God which we, and the world, so needs. Then the silver baubles are for the many, Blessings which He pours down on us everyday. Those blessings which bring such Joy into our lives whether it's family, friends, finances, health, too many to list.
Then we have garlands of tinsel entwined all through the branches in silver and irridescent white, covering up the bare spots and it's really lovely. That is the love of God wrapping us all around making the whole thing twinkle and reflect the light we're shining for Him.
Without the lights a Christmas tree doesn't sparkle or have much life. Our world is the same, without us shining our light for Him this world will lack life and the light of God.
So today when you look at a Christmas tree, remember you are one of God's lights which may be small but together we light up this world and make things beautiful.
Whenever you see twinkly lights remember you are one of God's bright, shining, twinkly lights in this world and when we have the opportunity let's sparkle and shine for Him today!😊
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