Contrast

We received a dusting of snow the day before Thanksgiving. Suddenly the woods around our house came alive with all kinds of wildlife. Deer especially. It's hunting season and the deer just seem to know "it's safer near the houses."

Of course the deer are ALWAYS walking through our yard. It's just easier to see them with the light background. It's the contrast that makes them stand out and become more visible.

Think about it. When a jeweler displays his diamonds, does he place them on a white cloth? No. He pours them out on a BLACK velvet background. Why? The contrast makes them seem to shine brighter.

That's the way it should be with you and me. So says Jesus anyway.

"Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven." - Matthew 5:16

My wife does this. She shops for deals at the local grocery store. When she finds a good deal she buys multiple items. It might be a frozen meal or some deodorant or toothpaste. Then she sneaks down to the food pantry or homeless shelter and drops them off. She shines brightly in our community.

The doe in our back yard was noticeable because everything around it was white. She had no idea we could see her, but were blessed by what we saw.

I think God likes watching us as we walk through the dark world we live in. WE can bless God simply by loving others. There should be quite a contrast between ourselves and "the world." So shine!

"Shine! Make 'em wonder what you got.

Make 'em wish that they were not on the outside lookin' bored.

Shine! Let it shine before all men.

Let 'em see good works and then let 'em glorify the Lord." - Newsboys

 

As The Deer - Robin Mark

Shine - Newsboys