In Him was life, and the life was the light of men. John 1:4

Mondays are usually my day of ironing and catching up on sermons that I have missed. Recently I listened to a sermon by John Piper. I just love his passion and his determination to bring the Word in such a way that it hits home. In this particular sermon, he referred back to what he was thinking one morning during his Bible study. It felt like I was going through Déjà vu because I experience what he experiences often. Let me explain.

It is early morning, every one is still sleeping. I sit on my comfy couch with my cellphone open on the Bible Devotions. I stare out of the window, looking at the beautiful blue sky, listening to the birds chirping and sipping on my warm cup of coffee. Looking down at the words on the screen, seeing my hands getting older with wrinkles, knowing that my kids love God, my husband serve Him with His whole heart and the love between us like a tight knot, never to be broken...The thoughts keep going...

Then suddenly I am brought back to reality. My mind drifts again...This time realizing that there are people on this planet in broken relationships; domestic violence; financial loss; health loss; having nothing to eat or drink, not even have a roof over their heads; a warm bed to idle in over weekends and I start to wonder. How come, I the biggest sinner of all, have all of this. What is the purpose of it all? I also realize that life as I know it will change to troubled times but what do I do with what I have right now! I can surely not just sit and then this morning I realize. 

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The Bible verse: "In Him was life, and the life was the light of men." John 1:4 I need to be that light to others. Jesus gave us an example of how to live. I am now blessed, and now is the perfect time to stand in the gap and pray for others. Not to just have all their physical needs met, but mostly their spiritual need. Telling them of the Grace of God, the salvation when you truly accept Jesus Christ. When you opened that door and really allow Him in your heart to change you forever. 

I am not saying that your life will be full of roses but I can witness today, after years of carrying a burden, when you accept Jesus, truly accept Him, having a relationship, pray, read His word, meditate on His Word, you will find the peace that surpasses all understanding and the Holy Spirit will start guiding you away from the darkness into the "LIGHT" which is Jesus. He said in John 8:32 "Then you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free."

It is so difficult to explain the metamorphosis that happens when you are reborn in Christ. People expect a major change overnight, but the Holy Spirit is gentle and if you just listen, you will hear Him and your life will never be the same. He warns you when temptation knocks on the door. You can feel His warning. Sometimes the flesh is so weak, but He is so faithful. You read your Bible, then suddenly verses jumped out of the text and things just make sense. Things that were hidden now is alive and find root in your heart. You listen to people, then someone says something that you just know was meant for you. 

People, God speaks to us every single day. You just need to listen and if you find yourself in the same chair as I do at this season of blessings, please start praying for those who do not know Him. Pray for family members; the sick; the needy; the destitute and the list goes on. We cannot change the hearts of men, but nothing can stop us from praying and having faith. 

Let's be that light in the world because we never know when we will face our own "pain" and when that comes, we will be ready to conquer as we have build up a stronghold in Jesus our Lord and Saviour.