Hole Punching Darkness

You are the light of the world. A city on a hill cannot be hidden. Matthew 5:14

Have you ever wondered why you are where you are right now? Could it be that God wants you to do some hole punching in the darkness of this world? Jesus said, “You are the light of the world. A city on a hill cannot be hidden. Neither do people light a lamp and put it under a bowl. Instead they put it on its stand and it gives light to everyone in the house. In the same way, let your light shine before men, that they may see your good deeds and praise your Father in heaven.” Matt. 5:14-16

You might say, “I am the only Christian where I work and most of my co-workers make fun of me!” Apparently you have forgotten that the least amount of light drives away the greatest amount of darkness. Perhaps this is why God placed you in that particular work environment. He planted you there so you could be a witness against all the darkness.

Sure, each of us would love to work in an environment where all people love righteousness and everyone loves each other. We know that that work place is reserved only for heaven. Meanwhile, God wants you to be the kind of light that continues to punch holes in the darkness of sin sick hearts.

Just remember that this world has a sickness, a terminal condition that the people are medicating with drugs, sex, money, etc. The cure is Jesus who is the real joy and you are part of that joy when you bring light to that darkness. Keep your head high and look daily for that joy and never let anyone steal it from you.  For the Christian, punching holes in darkness should become a daily routine. Are you up for the challenge?