I want to be a light in this world.
But I have no desire to be a spotlight.
I've spent a good amount of time on stage, and I know what it feels like to be hit in the face by 1000 watts.
A stage light, or a spot light produces
a LOT of heat
is blinding
and is really only good for one area.
But a candle,
breaks the darkness gently
provides a light strong enough to see through the dark
without blinding the person.
That's the kind of light I want to be.
Ironic isn't it.. You thought I'd say that I want to be a spotlight. didn't you?
Matthew 5:15-18
The Message (MSG)
"Here's another way to put it: You're here to be light, bringing out the God-colors in the world.
God is not a secret to be kept. We're going public with this, as public as a city on a hill.
If I make you light-bearers, you don't think I'm going to hide you under a bucket, do you?
I'm putting you on a light stand. Now that I've put you there on a hilltop, on a light stand- shine!
Keep open house; be generous with your lives. By opening up to others, you'll prompt people to open up with God, this generous Father in heaven."
God is not a secret to be kept. We're going public with this, as public as a city on a hill.
If I make you light-bearers, you don't think I'm going to hide you under a bucket, do you?
I'm putting you on a light stand. Now that I've put you there on a hilltop, on a light stand- shine!
Keep open house; be generous with your lives. By opening up to others, you'll prompt people to open up with God, this generous Father in heaven."
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