One Light

Right now, other than the screen of my laptop, the only light in the room is coming from a single lightbulb, yet that one lightbulb generates enought light to illuminate this whole room and most of the next. I noticed a similar phenomenon in my room a few mornings ago. It was too dark to tell where anything was, but at the flick of a switch, a single lightbulb came on, and I could see everything clearly.

We are each only one person, but just as one lightbulb can make the difference between total darkness and bright illumination, one person can make a big difference as well. If one person volunteers for service, others might join them. If one person expresses kindness, others' hearts will almost certainly be touched. And if one person stands with courage, they may inspire others to take a stand as well.

Sometimes, people really need that courage. Without such a light, there would only be darkness. When in darkness, it's difficult to tell where to go, and it's easy to become afraid. In such a state, any light, however dim, would be a welcome sight.

We can be that light. We can be a friend to the friendless. We can give hope to the hopeless. We can be the one light they need to help them see clearly enough to find their way. Most importantly, we can be the light that guides them to the source of our light: Jesus Christ.

May we each be willing to share what light we have with whomever may need it. We never know who may be going through a dark time in their life and may need a little light. One little light may be all any of us have, but if we keep that one light shining, even when all other lights go out, that one light may be enough.