Looks Like Love

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"And the earth was without form, and void; and darkness was upon  the face of the deep. And the Spirit of God moved upon the face of the waters. [3] And God said, Let there be light: and there was light. [4] And God saw the light, that it was good: and God divided the light from the darkness" (Genesis 1:2-4, KJV).  

"I'm starting to realize that we are a lot like the earth before 'And God said...'"  Coach Kelly




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My Reflection:
While decorating for Christmas this year, I've been thinking about what it means to be a Christian. Is it just a title? Is it a calling? Maybe it's just a different lifestyle? Or is it something else. Something that gives off a light that looks a lot like love? Maybe, just maybe, being a Christian is all these things and more...Earlier this evening I discovered the difference a little light can make which started me to thinking about how Jesus called us the light of the world (see Matthew 5:14-16). I was decorating my front porch with my Christmas bears and stacked them on the table. I took the first shot only to realize it was blah at best. Looking around I saw a lantern and decided to light it. And while that shot was better, it still wasn't quite right. And then I thought that maybe each bear needed its own light. And the transformation was amazing. The scene went from drab to cozy. A welcoming front porch scene that I'd like to enjoy with a friend over a cup of hot chocolate. 

Picture This:
Before time began, God had a perfect plan. Things got a little wonky but He wasn't going to leave us like that. Nope; God knew the difference that a perfect light would make so He sent His Son to light us up (see John 8:12). Before Jesus, we were full of darkness (see 1 Peter 2:9); but when we answered His call to come into our life, He brought His love along. And that love looks a lot like light. Inside each believer is a light to shine brightly, boldly, because it is, after all, God's perfect light within us (see 1 John 1:5). And that light should not be hidden but shared for all the world to see.

Let's Take A Deeper Look:
When the apostles started following Jesus, there was something visibly different about them (see Acts 4:13). When Moses came off the mountain after spending time alone with God, (see Exodus 34:35), there was something visibly different about him, too. The differences? A new boldness. A brighter light. An increased hope. A renewed sense of peace. And love, lots and lots of love.  

 Our neighbors should be seeing this same light in us. We should be radiating God's love, reflecting His light to everyone we meet. Without words, our neighbors, co-workers, strangers on the internet, everyone we meet should be able to see Christ in us. So what does it mean to be a Christian? It means that we share God's light...and His light looks like love.

This Christmas season, my prayer is for us to truly be and share God's Light.

In Christ with love and compassion,
Coach Kelly
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