LIGHT
Today's reading: Job 23-24

"...They are not acquainted with the light." Job 24:16 NLT

I'll tell you, when I read this verse, immediately a few folks I know--a few folks on my prayer list, came to mind.

They are not acquainted with the Light.

They prefer the darkness that overrides their hearts, minds and spirits.

They shrink back from the Son.

They seem content to live in darkness, stunted in growth and unable to really live.

That explains why sometimes they don't take me very well at all. Why there are times when they shy away from me like the plague. Why what I believe is offensive to them. Why how I choose to live leaves them scratching their heads and just a little bit intrigued.

But I cannot allow that to stop me. I've still got to shine my little light. I've got to take each and every opportunity presented to me by God to bring a small ray of hope and a sparkle of love into every conversation I am allowed with them.

They're not acquainted with the Light--yet.