Hide it Under a Bushel?

Luke 8 revisits the Parable of the seed that gets scattered on the ground, but then discusses how a lamp is not hidden when lit, but it's put on a light stand for everyone to see. The Holy Spirit is our light. It's not God's will for us to hide that or let it grow dim. He asks for us to live our lives in a way that allows everyone around us to see the Holy Spirit working and living in us. 

One of the biggest ways I've worked to do this in my life is to be more than honest about my activities and my beliefs. It's still very hard for me to just throw Jesus into a conversation, but if someone asks me what I'm doing on Wednesday and Friday nights, or Sunday mornings, I'm going to use that as an opportunity to tell them exactly what I'm doing! If someone just mentions doing something on Sunday, I make sure to let them know I will be busy at church in the morning. If someone asks me to do something Wednesday, I don't just tell them I'm busy, but I let them know I volunteer at my church's youth group, so they know what my priorities are. 

I don't want to hide what I believe, because it has the power to save. I may not be the best at drawing attention to my light from those who aren't looking, but I'm growing more and more comfortable with letting it shine as bright as I possibly can when people give me the opportunity to throw it into a conversation. 

I can't force people to read this blog, but I can make sure that I'm writing truth for anyone who may come to read it. Take the opportunities God gives you to let your light shine!