Oct. 31, 2007 - My Journey into the Light
I have always hated Halloween.
In the past, we've stayed home, in the dark and been almost afraid all day- of what this day stands for. We taught our kids about the dark history of the day and why we don't participate. But last year, God taught me something different. (Please don't feel like I'm saying this is right for you. It's just where we are with this whole thing.)
Last fall, October started again. I dreaded the whole month leading up to Halloween. But God started reminding me, in little ways and some not so little ways that we are called to be Light to the darkness. Even on Halloween. That we have His light in us, and we shouldn't be hiding in our dark houses on Halloween, afraid. That greater is He that is in us, than He that is in the world, that THIS is still the day the Lord has made, we should rejoice and be glad in it. I even thought He was telling us that He redeemed even this day with His precious blood. What Satan had started as evil, God wants to use as good.
These were HUGE things for me. At one point, I was literally sick to my stomach over it all. It was so opposite of all I had believed.
We decided that Halloween was the only night of the year that unbelievers willing came to our door and asked us for something. Were we really going to keep hiding our Light under a bushel? So, we made great treat bags- with candy, and pencils about Jesus and tracks and more good candy. We turned on every light on our house. When the trick or treaters came, we gave them the bags. It was so fun! I pray that we planted a seed.
I doubt we have any trick or treaters here in the country, now that we've moved. So, I'm not sure what we will do tonight. But I am no longer afraid and neither are my children. This is God's day, too. We rejoice and are glad in it!
We will shine, somehow!
Matthew 5:16
In the same way, let your light shine before men, that they may see your good deeds and praise your Father in heaven.
Comments
Oct. 31, 2007 - Untitled Comment
Posted by humpty
Thanks for visiting my blog. I agree with you. I relish those that would come to my house and I would wnat to be known as the house that gives the best stuff and also use it as a witness. We, too, live way out in the country and have had no trick-or-treaters in several years because our driveway is very long and dark. But, it is not a day for Christians to stick their heads in the sand. Thanks for your "light" message. It was right on.
Nov. 1, 2007 - Untitled Comment
Posted by teachingmisssmartypants
I saw your kiddos' pictures on SL. Lookin' good!! Did you end up getting any trick-or-treaters?
I wish you could come visit, too! ;)
