Word of the Week: Light

The first definition of "light" in the dictionary is "something that makes vision possible."  

Other definitions include:

• to ignite something, 
• brighter or paler in color than its surroundings, 
• source of illumination
• "spiritual illumination" 

Famous quotes: 

Happiness can be found even in the darkest of times, if one only remembers to turn on the light. Albus Dumbledore

Darkness cannot drive out darkness. Only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate. Only love can do that. Martin Luthur King Jr. 

Let nothing dim the light that shines within you. Maya Angelou

Hope is being able to see the light despite all the dark. Desmond Tutu

Bible Verses: 

God is light in him in no darkness at all. 1 John 1:5

Let your light shine, that they may see your good works and glorify your Father who is in Heaven. Matthew 5:16

Your word is a lamp unto my feet and a light unto my path. Psalm 119:105

Book Titles: 

All the Light We Cannot See by Anthony Doerr

The Light between the Oceans by ML Steadman

We are the Light by Matthew Quick

The Armor of Ligh by Ken Follet

The Light We Lost by Gill Santopolo

Night Light, A devotional for Couples by James Dobson

How Light Gets In by Jolina Petersheim

 

What it means to me. 

Hope is my favorite word, and light is synonymous with hope. To make something visible is to allow others to see possibilities or hope. Spiritual illumination is to give understanding of a spiritual truth. God is light; His Word is light and we are His light to His people. 

Questions to consider:

What lights a fire in you? Is it books? is it music? art?  traveling? helping people? 

How is Jesus calling you to be a Light? Who has he put in your life for you to shine your light on: family, friends, neighbors, students, clients?