Lights in a Dark World

"so that you will prove yourselves to be blameless and innocent, children of God above reproach in the midst of a crooked and perverse generation, among whom you appear as lights in a dark world."
(Philippians 2:15 NASB)




We are living in an increasingly dark world. One in which we are called to be light. We lost one of our bright lights yesterday when well-known and beloved evangelist Billy Graham left this world for his heavenly home.


I grew up listening to Billy Graham and watching his crusades on television. In the early 1960s I attended my first crusade in person at Textile Hall in Greenville, SC.


In all the years of his ministry, Billy Graham had a clear, concise message.


"For God so loved the world, the He gave His only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in Him should not perish, but have everlasting life." (John 3:16) 


"I am the way, and the truth, and the life; no one comes to the Father but through me." (John 14:6)


Billy Graham let his light shine as he shared that message around the world.


You and I may not have been called to speak before thousands of people in public crusades. Even so, we are called to share that same message. To let our light shine. The world is a dark place in need of light. In need of THE light.


What are you doing to let your light shine for Jesus?


"Let your light shine before men in such a way that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father who is in heaven." (Matthew 5:16 NASB)