The thought of looking through a darkened window still gives me pause, though time and distance has given me a different perspective. Thankfully, the members of the Brave Club, as well as The Holy, became acquainted with the One whose Spirit now lives in them. No longer frightened of something on the outside looking in, but grateful for something on the inside looking out. Forgiveness that is offered through Christ is a beautiful thing. Thinking back over my life and some of the choices I have made, His forgiveness is the only thing that allows me to sleep at night.
Sadly, there are those around me who continually strive to be a member of the Brave Club. Honing their survival skills, they go about their lives with their eyes averted from their Heavenly Father who sees all, living as though what they cannot see won’t hurt them. On some level, they know He is there, though they deny His existence. No amount of logic or rhetoric will give them the one thing they so desperately seek. Only faith can fill the void they continually try to satisfy.
As believers, we must take advantage of God’s grace and forgiveness so that the light of Christ can shine through the windows of our souls. That light is the only thing that can illumine the dark around us and draw the lost to Him.
Today is a great day to polish our windows!
“In Him was life, and that life was the light of men. The light shines in the darkness, but the darkness has not understood it.” John 1:4-5
“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.” Matthew 5:14-16
