Notes of Faith October 20, 2022
Light Up the Day
You are the light of the world. A city set on a hill cannot be hidden.
— Matthew 5:14
Have you ever noticed how artwork on display in a museum or gallery seems to sparkle with life in a way that reproduced images of those same pieces never could? Almost as if the colors dance on the canvas in a choreography of vibrancy and vitality. While great works of art are preserved through careful maintenance, the lighting is what allows our eyes to appreciate the fullness of their beauty. Gallerists consult with lighting experts and pay for special bulbs, lenses, and filters, which are placed strategically throughout their spaces, so the pieces can be seen in the best light, literally.
The lighting helps you distinguish nuances of color you can’t see as easily, or at all. It controls glare and brings out the subtleties of the stroke work; according to the experts, the lighting is what brings the work to life. It’s what allows us to see the true and total beauty of the artist’s creation.
Jesus called His people “the light of the world” (Matthew 5:14). In a way, it’s like we’re those special bulbs, and God has strategically placed us in a position of prominence “on a hill.”
You were designed to draw out the best in others, to highlight their beauty, to show off their full potential.
Today, think of yourself as that light (because you are!). You were designed to draw out the best in others, to highlight their beauty, to show off their full potential.
Living this out is simple: notice the best in others and call attention to it.
“You have the kindest personality. Did you know that?”
“You work so hard every day, and we appreciate you.”
“I just love your smile.”
The little things you notice might just make for the brightest moments of someone else’s day.
You were designed to draw out the best in others, to highlight their beauty, to show off their full potential in Christ.
Excerpted from The Creative Soul Within, copyright Zondervan.
Love God, love others . . . sounds easy . . . keep trying!
Pastor Dale