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“HONEY FROM THE ROCK”

Daily Reflections

Monday, 25^th September 2017.

Twenty Fifth Week in Ordinary Time

Ezra 1: 1-6;

Ps 125: 1-6;

Lk 8:16-18

YOU ARE THE LIGHT: SHINE

As the sun sets, darkness creeps in. Light reanimates life, and brings movement and activity. Jesus today makes it clear that our belief in him cannot be a half-hearted following, nor can it be something ‘hidden’ because one is ashamed to show it. “No one who lights a lamp conceals it with a vessel or sets it under a bed; rather, he places it on a lampstand so that those who enter may see the light.” We all need to “see the light.” This happens when others act as shining lights of Christ for us, and when others around us “see the light” is when we are shining examples of the light of Christ for them. This reveals our duty to be the light of Christ to a world in need. When we enkindle the flame of Christ in our hearts, the effect is that Christ shines forth through us for others to see. If we are not shining with the light of Christ, it’s not because we are hiding Him, it’s because He is not burning in our soul. When He is burning in our soul, the light cannot be contained.

This basic truth is a great source of discernment for us in regard to our relationship with Christ. Basically, if Jesus is alive in our lives, if we are living a true relationship of love with Him, then we will be able to see the effect in the lives of those around us. We will be able to see that light shining forth on others. The effect of Christ shining through us will be like a mirror to our own souls.

Consider. If others are drawn into a love of Christ through you? If not, look within your own heart and seek to rekindle the fire of God’s love. Let us be proud that we are the bearers of the great light - JESUS. The dim, pessimistic world, needs to see the light of Christ.

Prayer: Lord, come burn within me, setting my heart on fire with Your love. I desire that my heart becomes a blazing fire through which many are drawn to You. Use me, dear Lord, as You will. Jesus, I trust in You. Amen.