Enjoying the Sonshine
Jun. 29, 2005 - Let It Shine!
Last night was my first opportunity to explore the library. Alone.
O,
mother of multiple young children, have you ever wondered what it would
be like? I enjoyed myself thoroughly! Though I must say it does
not outshine the glory of seeing my brood eagerly rifling through
masses of peaceful activity. However, the peace of lingering; and
of seeking literary treasures that might otherwise remain hidden behind
the distraction of looking 4 ways at once, was truly a delight.
Driving
along I-70 toward home, I was greeted with a most peculiar sight.
In the truck slightly in front and to the right of me, a man leaned out
of the driverside window. As if this weren't a dangerous enough
feat when driving, this man's arm was engaged in vigorous
activity. The kind of shaking, finger outstretched, that goes on
when one is scolding a rather naughty child. It took me a moment
to realize that I was the subject of this dreadful chastisement.
In a flash, I realized that I was driving home in the darkness.
Literally. I had forgotten to turn on my headlights! The
interstate and prior roads were well enough lit that it wasn't
immediately apparent. Whatever happened to getting behind someone
and flashing your lights? I immediately flipped on my lights and
proceeded with chagrin, hoping that this crazed gentleman would not
deem me worthy of further attention.
Humbled
and thankful, I pondered the incident on the drive home. What
would have happened if I had proceeded without my lights? Driving
in the dark I may have driven over or into something in the
shadows. But it was more likely that another would have run into
the invisible darkness of my forgetfulness. Headlights are for
seeing and being seen.
I
wonder if my light is being seen. Surely not on the Interstate
(harhar)! But do the little eyes that watch me see the light of
my Lord? Are they drawn to His warmth and glory? As a
flower turns it's face to the sun, so will a child be drawn to one who
radiates the light of Christ. I want my child to see that light
in me; to see me in that light. I want him to see me dancing in
the Sonshine. My heart beats for those sweet moments of
recognition, along with all mothers in the Body of Christ.
We are surely recognized only as we bask in the Sonshine of God's glory.
"But
if we walk in the light, as he is in the light, we have fellowship one
with another, and the blood of Jesus Christ his Son cleanseth us from
all sin." 1 John 1:7
"For
God, who commanded the light to shine out of darkness, hath shined in
our hearts, to give the light of the knowledge of the glory of God in
the face of Jesus Christ. " 2 Cor. 4:6
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