John B. Tracey Via Bulletin Gold
In the Los Angeles Coliseum some years ago, more
than 100,000 spectators were present for an event
honoring the city’s war heroes. The master of
ceremonies sad, “Perhaps you sometimes say to
yourself, ‘My job isn’t important because it is such a
little job!” But you are wrong. The most obscure person
can be very important. Let me show you what I mean.”
Suddenly, on cue, the great transformers which
provided the stadium lighting were shut down leaving
the coliseum in total darkness.
Then the speaker struck a match, and in the
blackness the tiny flame could be seen by all. “Now you
can see the importance of one little light.,?” asked the
master of ceremonies. “Suppose we all strike a light.”
Instantly matches were struck all over the stadium and
everyone gasped with surprise. Quickly and effectively
they understood that it is within the power of each
individual to “light a candle” instead of “curse the
darkness.”
Jesus said, “Ye are the light of the world..Let your
light so shine before men that they see your good works
and glorify your father which is in Heaven” (Matthew
5:14-16). The apostle Paul adds this admonition: “Do
all things without murmuring and disputing, that you
may become blameless and harmless, children of God
without fault in the midst ofa crooked and perverse
generation, among whom ye shine as lights in the
world” (Philippians 2: 14-15).
It is true our match-lighting influence can make a
difference in a world darkened by sin. It is also the case
that our collective lights can come together to shine a great
beam
collectively. God expects us to bum brightly where we are
to make a positive difference in our sphere of influence.
of soul-saving illumination. Individually or
Remember: *You are the light of the world!”
Groveland, FL