Shining God's Light

I have the privilege of being part of an online Christian Community Group.  Last week  the Armor Up Women were reminding us to be Battle Ready. As I was reflecting on what this means, God gave me an amazing visual that I just had to share with you.

I walk early in the morning, when very few people are awake. One day last week there was a car on the side of the road with the lights on. As I passed by, I saw my shadow leap out in front of me. Its image was bold, reflecting a long way down the street. As I continued walking, my shadow got smaller and less distinct.

God used this to show me what walking closely with Him does to the world around me. As I walk close to Him, my shadow (God’s light) is bold and reaches far. The farther I move away from Him, the less likely I am to reflect Him to others.
God wants me to be battle ready by spending time with Him daily. Not just the quick check off the box devotion. He wants me to invite Him into every moment of my day. God is filling me with His light. And He is using His light to do battle for the people around me, battles I might not even be aware of happening.
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The challenge is on! Are you going to get battle ready for your family? Your friends? Your community? Take up this challenge by lifting the Sword of the Spirit (God’s word) and spend time with the author. When you do, “His light will shine out of the darkness”.