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Monday, September 22, 2008
Proverbs 3:27-34, Psalm 15, Luke 8:16-18
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A LAMP TO THEIR FEET
"No one lights a lamp and puts it under a bushel basket or under a bed; he
puts it on a lampstand so that whoever comes in can see it." —Luke 8:16
I'm sitting before the Blessed Sacrament reposed in the tabernacle. This
church is not my parish. I didn't know where the tabernacle was located.
So I looked for the burning light inside the sanctuary lamp. Once my eyes
located the lamp, I knew where Jesus was. We are called to be like
sanctuary lamps. When people see us, they can find Jesus. Like St. John
the Baptizer, we can be "the lamp, set aflame and burning bright" (Jn
5:35).
The sanctuary light in this church is not bright at all. It's a rather dim
light, in fact. However, the church sanctuary is in semi-darkness, and the
light, though dim, is easily spotted by someone looking for it. Therefore,
we must not be discouraged if we feel we are not exactly shining stars
compared to other believers. Some Christians shine more brightly than
others (see 1 Cor 15:41). "What of it? All that matters is that" our
shining lives reflect the glory of God as best as we can (Phil 1:18).
People line a street or driveway with candle luminaries to point the way
to a party. We must do the same for Jesus. We, His followers, "possess the
light of life" (Jn 8:12). Nations can find Jesus by the light of Jesus
shining through us (Is 60:1). "Awake, O sleeper, arise from the dead, and
Christ will give you light" (Eph 5:14). Then let your light shine publicly
for the glory of God.
Prayer: Father, may Your light shine in me to the world so that people may
see goodness in my acts and praise You (Mt 5:16).
Promise: "To the Lord the perverse man is an abomination, but with the
upright is His friendship." —Prv 3:32
Praise: When the snowstorm hit, Carol was a witness to all who saw her
walking to Church as usual, despite inclement weather.
(This teaching was submitted by a member of our editorial team.) (Married
Couples: reserve Nov 7-8 for a "Marriage Retreat". Your marriage will be
blessed and your relationship with each other and God will be renewed.
Call 937-587-5464 or 513-373-2397.)
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